ICKNIELD WAY, LU3 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 2BU

ICKNIELD WAY, LU3 2BU, Luton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.67 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU3 postcode area, which has experienced 369 crimes and a crime rate of 5.64 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU3 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2BU, encompassing approximately 3352 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU3 2BU area, explore the LU3 2BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU3 2BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • The Crest with total crimes: 3

ICKNIELD WAY, LU3 2BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.67166.67%
Shoplifting62.39200.00%
Vehicle crime31.79200.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.18-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.19-40.00%
Other theft30.89-25.00%
Shoplifting20.89-33.33%
Public order10.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.86200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.79-37.50%
Other theft41.490.00%
Public order31.19200.00%
Shoplifting30.89-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.56-11.11%
Shoplifting72.39-73.08%
Vehicle crime32.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2615.2152.94%
Violence and sexual offences97.7512.50%
Other theft62.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.790.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.30-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1713.72-22.73%
Other theft95.0750.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.6860.00%
Public order52.39150.00%
Vehicle crime41.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.1950.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2213.42-15.38%
Vehicle crime66.56200.00%
Other theft61.7950.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.7966.67%
Public order21.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2613.124.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.75-33.33%
Other theft41.19300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.19-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Drugs20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2512.5347.06%
Anti-social behaviour67.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.7925.00%
Vehicle crime31.49200.00%
Other theft10.89-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting178.95183.33%
Violence and sexual offences45.07-20.00%
Public order41.19-33.33%
Other theft31.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.74250.00%
Public order62.090.00%
Shoplifting61.7920.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.7966.67%
Vehicle crime31.49200.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 202426
April 202417
March 202422
February 202426
January 202425
December 202317
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20246
April 20249
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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
February 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU3 2BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. The Crest
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Aydon Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Grasmere Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Grasmere Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Claydon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lucas Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1