NYMANS CLOSE, LU2 8RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8RP

NYMANS CLOSE, LU2 8RP, Luton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.56 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8RP 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 8RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8RP, encompassing approximately 3059 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LU2 8RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Keymer Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cowdray Close with total crimes: 3
  • Wigmore Lane with total crimes: 3

NYMANS CLOSE, LU2 8RP 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5620.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.3150.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Other theft20.650.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences54.58-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In July 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 behaviour86.5460.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.62133.33%
Vehicle crime22.290.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.25-28.57%
Burglary41.63300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.310.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.900.00%
Other theft32.29200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.9633.33%
Other theft11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98200.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.31-33.33%
Drugs10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.94-40.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.94-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.63100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences74.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.290.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
November 20233

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 8RP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Keymer Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Cowdray Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wigmore Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Plumpton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ditchling Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lancing Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Tilgate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hayling Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Besford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Horsham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Someries Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1