MOBLEY GREEN, LU2 9DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 9DE

MOBLEY GREEN, LU2 9DE, Luton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.70 per 1,000 population. This LU2 9DE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU2 postcode area, which has experienced 449 crimes and a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU2 9DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 9DE, encompassing approximately 4209 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 9DE area, explore the LU2 9DE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-70.59% decrease)

LU2 9DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Stronnell Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hazelwood Close with total crimes: 2

MOBLEY GREEN, LU2 9DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting115.70175.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.61-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences51.19-70.59%
Burglary31.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.08112.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.040.00%
Shoplifting41.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-33.33%
Public order20.48100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.46-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour81.9033.33%
Vehicle crime31.90200.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.18-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.14-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.43-40.00%
Shoplifting30.71-25.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.7911.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.3816.67%
Vehicle crime51.6666.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.19400.00%
Shoplifting41.19-42.86%
Other crime20.95100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.840.00%
Shoplifting72.1440.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6650.00%
Public order41.43100.00%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7012.50%
Shoplifting52.1466.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.04-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.90-40.00%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.94100.00%
Vehicle crime52.380.00%
Shoplifting31.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Burglary10.48-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.19400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.190.00%
Robbery21.190.00%
Shoplifting20.48-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-80.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.70-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.66400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.940.00%
Shoplifting92.380.00%
Public order32.140.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202417
June 20248
May 20249
April 202410
March 20249
February 20249
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 9DE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Stronnell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Hazelwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Lullington Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Poplars Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Hanswick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nichols Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1