ALWYN CLOSE, LU2 7JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7JX

ALWYN CLOSE, LU2 7JX, Luton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.47 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7JX 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 7JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7JX, encompassing approximately 2682 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

LU2 7JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • Alwyn Close with total crimes: 2
  • Trowbridge Gardens with total crimes: 2

ALWYN CLOSE, LU2 7JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.49-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.12-66.67%
Other theft11.12-66.67%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.57800.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.49-20.00%
Other theft31.4950.00%
Public order11.12-80.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.06-25.00%
Public order52.24150.00%
Vehicle crime51.86400.00%
Other crime21.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-85.71%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.95166.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.980.00%
Other theft22.610.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Other crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.61-40.00%
Public order31.12200.00%
Theft from the person21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.71250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.610.00%
Other theft11.86-50.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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
Drugs35.220.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-60.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.8566.67%
Theft from the person21.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Burglary20.75-50.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary44.85100.00%
Vehicle crime31.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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 offences43.73-42.86%
Burglary21.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-50.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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 offences76.7140.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.49100.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.860.00%
Robbery11.490.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20241
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 2. Alwyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Trowbridge Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sandell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Havelock Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Arden Place
    Total1
    Public order1