MOUNTFIELD ROAD, LU2 7JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7JN

MOUNTFIELD ROAD, LU2 7JN, Luton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.35 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7JN 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 7JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7JN, encompassing approximately 3910 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LU2 7JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Felstead Way with total crimes: 3
  • Fair Oak Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Preston Gardens with total crimes: 2

MOUNTFIELD ROAD, LU2 7JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.35150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.28-37.50%
Other theft21.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.37700.00%
Public order32.05-40.00%
Other theft30.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.6312.50%
Public order52.30400.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-83.33%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.86300.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.05-53.85%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.39116.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.32300.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5333.33%
Other theft11.02-50.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.5325.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-25.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.88166.67%
Vehicle crime42.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Burglary10.26-80.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary53.07150.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.77-40.00%
Public order10.770.00%

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 offences52.81-28.57%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6016.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences63.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20241
June 20246
May 202413
April 20246
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Felstead Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fair Oak Drive
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Preston Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Alwyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Trowbridge Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Colin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sandell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Havelock Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Arden Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Other theft1