WARDOWN CRESCENT, LU2 7JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7JT

WARDOWN CRESCENT, LU2 7JT, Luton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.51 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7JT 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 7JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7JT, encompassing approximately 3082 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 7JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Felstead Way with total crimes: 3
  • Fair Oak Drive with total crimes: 3

WARDOWN CRESCENT, LU2 7JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.9550.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.95-77.78%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.4628.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.92200.00%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.84133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.2750.00%
Other crime11.950.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

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 offences44.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

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 behaviour32.27200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.970.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs33.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-60.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.62150.00%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.92200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.60-33.33%
Burglary21.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.870.00%
Vehicle crime31.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-33.33%
Burglary20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

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 offences64.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 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 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243

A total of 4 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
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 7JT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Felstead Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Fair Oak Drive
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Alwyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Trowbridge Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sandell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Old Bedford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Other theft1