EATON GREEN ROAD, LU2 9JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 9JE

EATON GREEN ROAD, LU2 9JE, Luton has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.60 per 1,000 population. This LU2 9JE 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 9JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 9JE, encompassing approximately 2567 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

LU2 9JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prince Way with total crimes: 47
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Eaton Green Road with total crimes: 4

EATON GREEN ROAD, LU2 9JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2229.604.76%
Other theft168.57128.57%
Violence and sexual offences106.2311.11%
Anti-social behaviour93.9080.00%
Theft from the person43.51100.00%
Possession of weapons31.560.00%
Vehicle crime31.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-50.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Public order20.78-50.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2122.2090.91%
Violence and sexual offences98.18-40.00%
Other theft73.51-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour52.73-64.29%
Public order41.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.56-40.00%
Theft from the person21.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.27-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour145.84100.00%
Other theft135.45160.00%
Shoplifting115.06-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.28200.00%
Possession of weapons52.34150.00%
Public order31.95-40.00%
Theft from the person21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.37171.43%
Shoplifting157.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.84-12.50%
Other theft52.73-28.57%
Public order51.95400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.95-33.33%
Other crime20.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.78-33.33%
Drugs10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.7512.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.51300.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.12-56.25%
Other theft72.7340.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.73200.00%
Possession of weapons31.17-25.00%
Theft from the person21.17100.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.36100.00%
Shoplifting86.23700.00%
Other theft53.12-16.67%
Possession of weapons41.9533.33%
Drugs21.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Public order10.39-75.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.02125.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.51100.00%
Other theft63.12-45.45%
Public order42.34300.00%
Possession of weapons31.56200.00%
Drugs21.17100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Shoplifting10.39-85.71%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1114.0237.50%
Shoplifting74.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.56-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.56-40.00%
Other crime21.17100.00%
Public order10.78-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft812.8533.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.120.00%
Vehicle crime52.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.95-28.57%
Possession of weapons31.950.00%
Public order31.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.24600.00%
Other theft62.7350.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.34-25.00%
Shoplifting62.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.3450.00%
Possession of weapons31.17200.00%
Public order21.17100.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.3014.29%
Shoplifting83.12300.00%
Other theft43.12-55.56%
Theft from the person21.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-75.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-75.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft913.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.730.00%
Possession of weapons41.560.00%
Public order31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202414
June 20247
May 20248
April 20242
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202415
June 202419
May 20247
April 202416
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 202413
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 202411
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
July 202411
June 202415
May 20249
April 20248
March 20241
February 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 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 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Prince Way
    Total47
    Shoplifting15
    Other theft12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft1
  • 3. Eaton Green Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Frank Lester Way
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Chelsworth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Lyneham Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Holtsmere Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Maulden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Eastcott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1