KNOLL RISE, LU2 7JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7JA

KNOLL RISE, LU2 7JA, Luton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.34 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7JA 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 7JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7JA, encompassing approximately 2998 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 7JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westbury Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Bradgers Hill Road with total crimes: 4
  • Felstead Way with total crimes: 3

KNOLL RISE, LU2 7JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.34250.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.3375.00%
Vehicle crime42.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-66.67%
Other theft20.67100.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.67-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.00-40.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.67700.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.670.00%
Vehicle crime41.67300.00%
Public order31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.6725.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.330.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.3333.33%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.000.00%
Vehicle crime31.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Burglary20.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.33-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-80.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.67150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.6733.33%
Burglary31.330.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.340.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westbury Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bradgers Hill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Felstead Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Fair Oak Drive
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Wychwood Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Old Bedford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Elmwood Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Acorn Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Green Oaks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1