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

Overview of Crime in LU3 2JS

ICKNIELD WAY, LU3 2JS, Luton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.44 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2JS 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 2JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2JS, encompassing approximately 3784 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU3 2JS area, explore the LU3 2JS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU3 2JS area, visit the LU3 2JS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

LU3 2JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crest with total crimes: 3
  • Aydon Road with total crimes: 2
  • Dunsby Road with total crimes: 2

ICKNIELD WAY, LU3 2JS 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.44400.00%
Shoplifting12.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.17-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Public order20.53100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.76125.00%
Vehicle crime22.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.23-33.33%
Shoplifting31.06-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-25.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.55-25.00%
Shoplifting41.59100.00%
Vehicle crime41.0633.33%
Public order31.060.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.08-38.46%
Burglary52.11400.00%
Public order31.3250.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.87225.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.44-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Shoplifting20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.23200.00%
Public order32.38-25.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.49300.00%
Public order41.06300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.06-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Shoplifting10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.170.00%
Shoplifting21.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 20248
February 202413
January 20244
December 20239
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 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
March 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Crest
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Aydon Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dunsby Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. East Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Leyburne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Waterslade Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ereswell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Carsdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shanklin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1