RYE HILL, LU2 7PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7PZ

RYE HILL, LU2 7PZ, Luton has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.68 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7PZ 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 7PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7PZ, encompassing approximately 4654 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

LU2 7PZ 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

RYE HILL, LU2 7PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2415.6814.29%
Violence and sexual offences195.16-9.52%
Public order54.08150.00%
Vehicle crime51.07-16.67%
Burglary51.070.00%
Possession of weapons31.07200.00%
Theft from the person20.64100.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-71.43%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2115.04-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.51-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson74.5140.00%
Vehicle crime61.500.00%
Other theft31.29-40.00%
Drugs30.6450.00%
Bicycle theft20.64-33.33%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Public order20.43-71.43%
Other crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2818.0521.74%
Violence and sexual offences236.0276.92%
Public order74.9440.00%
Vehicle crime61.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2966.67%
Other theft51.07-28.57%
Burglary31.07-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.640.00%
Drugs20.64-33.33%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2316.76109.09%
Violence and sexual offences134.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime122.799.09%
Other theft72.5875.00%
Burglary51.500.00%
Public order51.070.00%
Bicycle theft31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-25.00%
Drugs30.64-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.76-21.21%
Vehicle crime115.5937.50%
Anti-social behaviour112.36-26.67%
Drugs52.36400.00%
Public order51.07-28.57%
Burglary51.0725.00%
Other theft41.070.00%
Theft from the person40.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.86-20.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.1983.33%
Anti-social behaviour157.0987.50%
Vehicle crime83.22-27.27%
Public order71.72133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.500.00%
Burglary41.07-42.86%
Other theft40.86100.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Drugs10.43-83.33%
Robbery10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.5312.50%
Vehicle crime113.87175.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.36-42.86%
Burglary71.72133.33%
Drugs61.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2966.67%
Public order31.0750.00%
Other theft20.64-71.43%
Robbery10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.03-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour143.44-22.22%
Other theft73.01133.33%
Vehicle crime41.50-33.33%
Burglary30.86-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-50.00%
Drugs30.64-40.00%
Public order20.64-50.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.0570.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.3050.00%
Burglary83.87300.00%
Vehicle crime61.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.29-33.33%
Drugs51.2966.67%
Public order41.07-55.56%
Other theft30.86-25.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.61-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour124.309.09%
Criminal damage and arson92.5812.50%
Public order91.9380.00%
Vehicle crime61.9320.00%
Other theft41.29-50.00%
Drugs30.8650.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.258.33%
Anti-social behaviour115.59-26.67%
Other theft82.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.72300.00%
Vehicle crime51.72-50.00%
Public order51.070.00%
Drugs21.07-75.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.160.00%
Vehicle crime103.220.00%
Drugs82.150.00%
Public order51.720.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
July 202428
June 202423
May 202411
April 202415
March 20248
February 202414
January 202418
December 202312
November 202311
October 202315

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 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 202423
June 202413
May 202426
April 202433
March 202418
February 202416
January 202434
December 202320
November 202326
October 202324

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 202411
April 20248
March 202411
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232

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 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 1 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

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 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 20244
March 20247
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 7PZ 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. Mussons Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lansdowne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Earls Meade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Boyle Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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