ASHTON ROAD, LU1 3QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3QG

ASHTON ROAD, LU1 3QG, Luton has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3QG 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 3QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3QG, encompassing approximately 7939 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU1 3QG area, explore the LU1 3QG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)

LU1 3QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 10
  • Elizabeth Street with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

ASHTON ROAD, LU1 3QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.82-5.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.39-35.71%
Vehicle crime112.2722.22%
Criminal damage and arson101.39100.00%
Public order51.2625.00%
Drugs40.63-50.00%
Burglary40.50100.00%
Other theft30.500.00%
Robbery30.38200.00%
Shoplifting10.38-93.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.3447.37%
Anti-social behaviour203.5381.82%
Shoplifting152.52200.00%
Vehicle crime91.89125.00%
Drugs81.13700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.010.00%
Public order40.63-33.33%
Other theft30.5050.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Burglary20.25-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.43-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour112.39-60.71%
Public order61.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-16.67%
Shoplifting50.63150.00%
Vehicle crime40.63-66.67%
Burglary30.5050.00%
Other theft20.38-60.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2812.34154.55%
Violence and sexual offences273.533.85%
Vehicle crime123.4020.00%
Public order81.5114.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.010.00%
Other theft50.76-54.55%
Robbery30.630.00%
Drugs30.38-25.00%
Burglary20.38-50.00%
Shoplifting20.25-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.3430.00%
Other theft113.2757.14%
Anti-social behaviour111.39-38.89%
Vehicle crime101.3966.67%
Public order71.2640.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.880.00%
Shoplifting60.76-60.00%
Burglary40.76300.00%
Drugs40.50100.00%
Robbery30.50200.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.71-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour182.5280.00%
Shoplifting152.2766.67%
Other theft71.8940.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8850.00%
Vehicle crime60.7620.00%
Public order50.76-16.67%
Drugs20.63-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.13-75.00%
Burglary10.13-75.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.71-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour103.650.00%
Shoplifting91.2680.00%
Public order61.130.00%
Drugs50.76400.00%
Other theft50.63400.00%
Vehicle crime50.63-54.55%
Burglary40.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.50-50.00%
Other crime40.500.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.203.33%
Vehicle crime113.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.39-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.2660.00%
Public order61.01100.00%
Shoplifting50.760.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Drugs10.25-75.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Other theft10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.9520.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.78-39.13%
Vehicle crime111.76-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson51.390.00%
Shoplifting50.6366.67%
Drugs40.63-33.33%
Burglary30.50-40.00%
Public order30.38-50.00%
Other theft20.38-33.33%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.978.70%
Anti-social behaviour233.1515.00%
Vehicle crime132.9044.44%
Drugs61.64500.00%
Public order60.76200.00%
Burglary50.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.630.00%
Theft from the person40.630.00%
Other theft30.50-40.00%
Shoplifting30.380.00%
Other crime20.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.829.52%
Anti-social behaviour202.9081.82%
Vehicle crime92.52-40.00%
Other theft51.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Public order20.25-71.43%
Burglary20.25-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.57-4.55%
Vehicle crime152.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.89-62.07%
Public order71.3916.67%
Burglary70.8840.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.88-16.67%
Robbery20.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Shoplifting20.25100.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Other theft10.13-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2911.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.650.00%
Vehicle crime102.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.260.00%
Public order60.760.00%
Burglary50.760.00%
Other theft40.630.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 202411
June 202428
May 202411
April 202418
March 202410
February 202410
January 202414
December 202323
November 202320
October 202311
September 202329

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202428
July 202419
June 202427
May 202426
April 202420
March 202429
February 202431
January 202430
December 202325
November 202323
October 202321
September 202322

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 126 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20244
June 202412
May 202410
April 20246
March 20245
February 202411
January 202411
December 202313
November 20239
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 202411
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202415
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 202415
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 3QG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Elizabeth Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Stockwood Crescent
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Windsor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Union Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. May Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ruthin Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Tavistock Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Strathmore Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Cherry Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Whitehill Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hoo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Hibbert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Townsley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sutherland Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. New Town Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Surrey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Baker Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Cowper Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Chase Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Ormsby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Somersby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lawn Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Ashton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Tavistock Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1