BOWLING GREEN LANE, LU2 7HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7HR

BOWLING GREEN LANE, LU2 7HR, Luton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.18 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7HR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU2 postcode area, which has experienced 484 crimes and a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU2 7HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7HR, encompassing approximately 2427 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 7HR area, explore the LU2 7HR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 7HR Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Alwyn Close with total crimes: 2
  • New Bedford Road with total crimes: 2

BOWLING GREEN LANE, LU2 7HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.1833.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.65-50.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.47-40.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Public order10.82-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.65-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.0650.00%
Drugs31.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.24200.00%
Other crime21.24100.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.83133.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.8825.00%
Other theft22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.88200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.240.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs34.530.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65200.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-80.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.12-28.57%
Burglary22.06100.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9475.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.88-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-66.67%
Robbery11.24-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.060.00%
Vehicle crime43.710.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20243
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 7HR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Alwyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. New Bedford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Trowbridge Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sandell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Havelock Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Foxglove Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Old Bedford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Other theft1