EASTCOTT CLOSE, LU2 9JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 9JP

EASTCOTT CLOSE, LU2 9JP, Luton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.03 per 1,000 population. This LU2 9JP 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 9JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 9JP, encompassing approximately 4215 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

LU2 9JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eaton Green Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hollybush Road with total crimes: 2
  • Chertsey Close with total crimes: 2

EASTCOTT CLOSE, LU2 9JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.0340.00%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.19-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.190.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4233.33%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.9811.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.37300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.13-40.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9880.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.130.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.1325.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In January 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 offences42.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.3750.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.71-57.14%
Other theft10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.3716.67%
Vehicle crime21.66100.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
January 20242
December 20231
September 20235

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202410
June 202410
May 202410
April 20249
March 20249
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 9JP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Eaton Green Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hollybush Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Chertsey Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chelsworth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lyneham Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Holtsmere Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Maulden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Buckingham Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Oving Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Eastcott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fermor Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1