ASHCROFT ROAD, LU2 9AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 9AE

ASHCROFT ROAD, LU2 9AE, Luton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.49 per 1,000 population. This LU2 9AE 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 9AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 9AE, encompassing approximately 4302 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 9AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hanswick Close with total crimes: 3
  • Littlefield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hartsfield Road with total crimes: 2

ASHCROFT ROAD, LU2 9AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.4942.86%
Public order22.320.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.02-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour41.63-42.86%
Drugs10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3512.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.0916.67%
Vehicle crime21.63-33.33%
Public order20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.51-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39100.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.7050.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.4280.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.09100.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.79-54.55%
Public order21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.6583.33%
Vehicle crime22.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.6550.00%
Vehicle crime52.79150.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.49-33.33%
Public order31.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.04-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson52.7925.00%
Burglary31.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-66.67%
Other crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.83130.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.35350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.09300.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.320.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 202411
February 20246
January 202412
December 20238
November 202312
October 202323
September 202310

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hanswick Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Littlefield Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hartsfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Crawley Green Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Someries Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fermor Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Burnham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dovehouse Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Radstock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Lamers Road
    Total1
    Other theft1