ASHFIELD WAY, LU3 2UN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 2UN

ASHFIELD WAY, LU3 2UN, Luton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.22 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2UN 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 2UN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2UN, encompassing approximately 3791 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU3 2UN Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crest with total crimes: 3
  • Dunsby Road with total crimes: 2
  • Lamorna Close with total crimes: 2

ASHFIELD WAY, LU3 2UN 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.2266.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.640.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.220.00%
Vehicle crime41.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-25.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
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 offences63.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Public order10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0128.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.9675.00%
Burglary31.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%

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 offences43.69-50.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.38-20.00%
Shoplifting42.11300.00%
Public order41.05100.00%
Burglary31.05-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.86150.00%
Burglary42.64300.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.90-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
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 offences73.43133.33%
Drugs21.850.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.58-57.14%
Public order20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
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 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.160.00%
Public order21.850.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 202410
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
November 20236

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 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

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 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20244
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
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 September 2024

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

  • 1. The Crest
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Dunsby Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lamorna Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Thelby Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parys Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Waterslade Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ereswell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Calverton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carsdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Penda Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shanklin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1