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

Overview of Crime in LU2 9AF

ASHCROFT ROAD, LU2 9AF, Luton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.95 per 1,000 population. This LU2 9AF 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 9AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 9AF, encompassing approximately 4446 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 9AF area, explore the LU2 9AF 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

LU2 9AF 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
  • Porlock Drive with total crimes: 2

ASHCROFT ROAD, LU2 9AF 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.9542.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-60.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.37-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.570.00%
Public order11.12-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4025.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Public order20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.80150.00%
Vehicle crime31.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-25.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.70300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.60-38.46%
Public order21.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.4062.50%
Drugs32.92200.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.92-11.11%
Drugs11.800.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.2728.57%
Vehicle crime52.02150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In December 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 offences73.15-22.22%
Vehicle crime21.57100.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson105.85150.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.25-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour22.02-75.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.800.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248
May 202412
April 20248
March 202413
February 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 202319

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hanswick Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Littlefield Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Porlock Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hollybush Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Crawley Green Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lyneham Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Holtsmere Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Buckingham Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Oving Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Someries Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eastcott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fermor Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Burnham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dovehouse Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Radstock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Lamers Road
    Total1
    Other theft1