ASHBURNHAM ROAD, LU1 1JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 1JW

ASHBURNHAM ROAD, LU1 1JW, Luton has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.24 per 1,000 population. This LU1 1JW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU1 postcode area, which has experienced 800 crimes and a crime rate of 15.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU1 1JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 1JW, encompassing approximately 7633 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-47.83% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU1 1JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brantwood Road with total crimes: 5
  • Lyndhurst Road with total crimes: 3
  • Belmont Road with total crimes: 3

ASHBURNHAM ROAD, LU1 1JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.24-47.83%
Vehicle crime81.5760.00%
Public order41.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.52-33.33%
Drugs30.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-40.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.6827.78%
Anti-social behaviour63.01-57.14%
Drugs60.79500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.79-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.6625.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Public order20.26-33.33%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other theft10.13-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.07-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.3675.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.83-14.29%
Other theft40.79100.00%
Vehicle crime40.52-76.47%
Public order30.5250.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Drugs10.26-83.33%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.65-39.39%
Vehicle crime172.6288.89%
Anti-social behaviour82.23-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.05250.00%
Drugs60.92500.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Other theft20.26100.00%
Burglary20.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences338.5250.00%
Vehicle crime94.3228.57%
Anti-social behaviour91.18-10.00%
Burglary41.18100.00%
Public order30.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-66.67%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Drugs10.26-80.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Other theft10.13-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.4729.41%
Anti-social behaviour102.88-9.09%
Vehicle crime71.31600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.92500.00%
Drugs50.79150.00%
Other theft30.6650.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.376.25%
Anti-social behaviour112.2337.50%
Public order31.440.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Other theft20.260.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-85.71%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.246.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.1060.00%
Vehicle crime71.050.00%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Other theft20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.50-11.76%
Vehicle crime71.97133.33%
Anti-social behaviour50.9225.00%
Public order40.6633.33%
Burglary30.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39100.00%
Other theft20.26-33.33%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-83.33%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.636.25%
Drugs62.2320.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.790.00%
Vehicle crime30.52200.00%
Other theft30.390.00%
Public order30.39200.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Burglary20.26100.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.85-23.81%
Drugs52.10-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.5250.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-66.67%
Public order10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.5523.53%
Anti-social behaviour62.75-60.00%
Drugs60.7920.00%
Other theft40.7933.33%
Vehicle crime30.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-75.00%
Public order20.26-50.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.970.00%
Vehicle crime61.050.00%
Drugs50.790.00%
Public order40.660.00%
Other theft30.520.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20244
June 202417
May 20249
April 20247
March 20241
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202414
June 20248
May 20249
April 202410
March 202411
February 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 202315

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202423
July 202418
June 202420
May 202433
April 202422
March 202417
February 202416
January 202415
December 202317
November 202316
October 202321
September 202317

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 1JW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brantwood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lyndhurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Belmont Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mulberry Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. St Peters Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Butlin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clifton Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 8. Downs Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Dale Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newcombe Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dunsmore Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Granville Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Guardian Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Naseby Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ashburnham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Wolston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Felmersham Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Wimborne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1