HORNSBY CLOSE, LU2 9HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 9HP

HORNSBY CLOSE, LU2 9HP, Luton has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.00 per 1,000 population. This LU2 9HP 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 9HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 9HP, encompassing approximately 4125 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LU2 9HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Eaton Green Road with total crimes: 4
  • Frank Lester Way with total crimes: 3

HORNSBY CLOSE, LU2 9HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.0014.29%
Shoplifting71.9475.00%
Other theft41.70300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.73200.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.30-61.11%
Public order41.70100.00%
Shoplifting40.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.4580.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.45200.00%
Shoplifting41.450.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.79-9.09%
Shoplifting42.42-20.00%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Other crime30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2722.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.67150.00%
Shoplifting51.2166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.21300.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.33-30.77%
Shoplifting32.180.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-60.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.55160.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.15400.00%
Public order31.21200.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.91-16.67%
Drugs11.210.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.1220.00%
Vehicle crime51.45150.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 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 offences52.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-33.33%
Public order20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson156.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.640.00%
Vehicle crime32.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202418
June 202410
May 202411
April 20249
March 202413
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
November 202315

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft1
  • 2. Eaton Green Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Frank Lester Way
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Porlock Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hollybush Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Chertsey Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Polzeath Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mistletoe Hill
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 9. Eaton Valley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Crawley Green Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brendon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lyneham Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Holtsmere Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Maulden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Eastcott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fermor Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1