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

Overview of Crime in LU2 7JU

WARDOWN CRESCENT, LU2 7JU, Luton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.43 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7JU 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 7JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7JU, encompassing approximately 3097 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 7JU area, explore the LU2 7JU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU2 7JU area, visit the LU2 7JU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LU2 7JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westbury Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Felstead Way with total crimes: 3
  • Fair Oak Drive with total crimes: 3

WARDOWN CRESCENT, LU2 7JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4380.00%
Public order32.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9750.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.55150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-80.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.4366.67%
Vehicle crime33.23200.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.65-60.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61200.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In May 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 behaviour64.84100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In April 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 offences43.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs33.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.970.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-83.33%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.17500.00%
Vehicle crime41.9433.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.2950.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.55200.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

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 offences42.260.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-80.00%

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 crime56.13150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.61-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.52600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.26-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Robbery10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.810.00%
Vehicle crime32.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
September 20231

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
November 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

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 7JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westbury Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    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. Wychwood Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Trowbridge Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sandell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Old Bedford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Elmwood Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Green Oaks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1