EASTFIELD CLOSE, LU2 8DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8DY

EASTFIELD CLOSE, LU2 8DY, Luton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8DY 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 8DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8DY, encompassing approximately 4330 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 8DY area, explore the LU2 8DY 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

LU2 8DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rochester Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Keymer Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cowdray Close with total crimes: 3

EASTFIELD CLOSE, LU2 8DY 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 Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.39100.00%
Other theft41.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.69200.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.00-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-72.73%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.4762.50%
Violence and sexual offences113.00175.00%
Public order22.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.69-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.850.00%
Burglary30.92200.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.39150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.31300.00%
Other theft30.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.77300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.920.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.15-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences72.54133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.31200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.69-40.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.230.00%
Burglary41.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.770.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202411
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202413
June 20248
May 202410
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 8DY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rochester Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Keymer Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cowdray Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Briar Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Stapleford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Seaford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lullington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sowerby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Plumpton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ditchling Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lancing Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Tilgate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Hayling Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1