LYNWOOD AVENUE, LU2 7TY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7TY

LYNWOOD AVENUE, LU2 7TY, Luton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.67 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7TY 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 7TY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7TY, encompassing approximately 2998 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 7TY area, explore the LU2 7TY Area information page.
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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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU2 7TY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fair Oak Drive with total crimes: 3
  • St Thomas'S Road with total crimes: 3
  • St Thomas'S Close with total crimes: 2

LYNWOOD AVENUE, LU2 7TY 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 offences64.670.00%
Vehicle crime32.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.3450.00%
Public order22.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-85.71%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.34133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33100.00%
Vehicle crime31.3350.00%
Public order11.000.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.67-77.78%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.67-25.00%
Public order53.0025.00%
Other crime31.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.000.00%
Public order41.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3350.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0066.67%
Vehicle crime21.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences63.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences65.6720.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.34400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6750.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Public order10.67-75.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33100.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.670.00%
Other theft31.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 202412
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fair Oak Drive
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Thomas'S Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. St Thomas'S Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mixes Hill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Northview Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Acorn Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Green Oaks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Englefield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1