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

Overview of Crime in LU3 2JT

ICKNIELD WAY, LU3 2JT, Luton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.91 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2JT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU3 postcode area, which has experienced 337 crimes and a crime rate of 5.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU3 2JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2JT, encompassing approximately 3834 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

LU3 2JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lamorna Close with total crimes: 6
  • Sandalwood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Homerton Road with total crimes: 2

ICKNIELD WAY, LU3 2JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.91-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-25.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.13-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.6966.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.610.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.6550.00%
Burglary31.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.65-50.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Public order20.78-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.78-38.46%
Public order52.09150.00%
Burglary41.300.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Shoplifting30.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.82160.00%
Burglary43.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0450.00%
Vehicle crime30.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.39-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.8775.00%
Drugs21.830.00%
Public order20.520.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.30-33.33%
Public order21.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.87-14.29%
Drugs11.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences74.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.830.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20235

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 202413
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 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
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 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 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 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
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Lamorna Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Sandalwood Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Homerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Leathwaite Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Catsbrook Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ashfield Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Carsdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thelby Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1