CROMWELL HILL, LU2 7PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7PE

CROMWELL HILL, LU2 7PE, Luton has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.93 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7PE 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 7PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7PE, encompassing approximately 4429 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU2 7PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dudley Street with total crimes: 12
  • Hillside Road with total crimes: 8
  • Moorland Gardens with total crimes: 5

CROMWELL HILL, LU2 7PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2516.938.70%
Violence and sexual offences205.64-13.04%
Public order64.52200.00%
Burglary51.350.00%
Vehicle crime41.13-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.90200.00%
Theft from the person20.68100.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-75.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2317.16-20.69%
Violence and sexual offences235.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.1960.00%
Vehicle crime61.810.00%
Other theft41.35-33.33%
Drugs30.900.00%
Bicycle theft20.68-33.33%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Public order20.45-71.43%
Other crime10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2919.6431.82%
Violence and sexual offences236.5576.92%
Public order75.1940.00%
Vehicle crime61.58-50.00%
Other theft61.35-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.3566.67%
Drugs31.130.00%
Burglary30.68-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.680.00%
Other crime10.68-50.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2217.84100.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime122.930.00%
Other theft72.7175.00%
Burglary51.580.00%
Public order51.130.00%
Bicycle theft31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-25.00%
Drugs30.68-40.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Robbery20.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.06-18.75%
Vehicle crime125.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.71-26.67%
Drugs52.48400.00%
Public order51.13-28.57%
Burglary51.1366.67%
Other theft41.130.00%
Theft from the person40.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-20.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.8468.42%
Anti-social behaviour157.2266.67%
Vehicle crime83.39-27.27%
Public order71.81133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.580.00%
Other theft41.1333.33%
Burglary30.90-50.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Drugs10.45-83.33%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.9011.76%
Vehicle crime114.29175.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.48-40.00%
Burglary62.03100.00%
Drugs61.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3566.67%
Public order31.130.00%
Other theft30.68-57.14%
Robbery10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.32-51.43%
Anti-social behaviour153.84-16.67%
Other theft73.39133.33%
Vehicle crime41.58-33.33%
Burglary30.90-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.6850.00%
Public order30.68-25.00%
Drugs30.68-40.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.2994.44%
Anti-social behaviour187.9050.00%
Burglary84.06300.00%
Vehicle crime61.81-14.29%
Drugs51.3566.67%
Public order41.13-55.56%
Other theft30.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-77.78%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.069.09%
Criminal damage and arson92.7128.57%
Public order92.0350.00%
Vehicle crime72.0340.00%
Other theft41.58-50.00%
Drugs30.9050.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.2612.50%
Anti-social behaviour116.10-21.43%
Other theft82.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.81250.00%
Public order61.580.00%
Vehicle crime51.35-54.55%
Drugs21.13-75.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.420.00%
Vehicle crime113.160.00%
Drugs82.480.00%
Public order61.810.00%
Other theft41.350.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202423
July 202429
June 202422
May 202411
April 202415
March 20249
February 202415
January 202418
December 202312
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20244
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202423
July 202423
June 202413
May 202426
April 202432
March 202419
February 202417
January 202435
December 202318
November 202327
October 202324

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 202412
April 20248
March 202411
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20239
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dudley Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Hillside Road
    Total8
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Moorland Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Plait Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 6. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Crawley Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Highbury Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Mussons Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Lansdowne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Earls Meade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Boyle Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Reginald Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 14. The Larches
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Cromwell Hill
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 16. Frederick Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. William Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Brook Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Havelock Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Arden Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. The Shires
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Frederick Street Passage
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Malzeard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Studley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1