Crime Rate in Icknield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Icknield

The total recorded crimes in Icknield, Luton, UK in March 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Icknield crime rate of 2.28 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Icknield, encompassing approximately 20,601 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Icknield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Grasmere Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Rackham Drive with total crimes: 4

How safe is Icknield?

To understand the safety of Icknield, we need to analyze Icknield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Luton:

    • In 2024, Icknield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Luton average, with 600 crimes compared to 1333.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Icknield recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Icknield had fewer crimes than the Luton average, with 459 crimes compared to 1,074. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Icknield recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Luton, Icknield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Icknield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Icknield has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 2.28 ranking 17th out of 18 in the Luton, UK

In 2024, the total Icknield crimes were 600. The crime rate of Icknield in 2024 was 29.12 (year) or 2.43 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Luton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Icknield were around 459 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.28 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Luton.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Luton)CrimesRank (Luton)CrimesRank (Luton)
South429 16,345 14,508 1
Dallow161 31,956 21,750 2
Biscot176 21,935 31,438 3
Wigmore126 51,642 51,361 4
High Town87 81,737 41,277 5
Farley128 41,591 61,272 6
Challney111 61,311 71,147 7
Saints89 71,132 8933 8
Leagrave56 12989 10910 9
Lewsey64 11999 9829 10
Crawley67 9721 14597 15
Round Green67 10757 12758 11
Northwell49 16855 11729 12
Limbury52 14715 15635 13
Sundon Park53 13744 13629 14
Stopsley50 15570 17493 16
Barnfield34 18401 18380 18
Bramingham32 19320 19305 19

Icknield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20257
January 202512
December 202421
November 202410
October 202415
September 202419
August 202412
July 202412
June 202440
May 202416
April 202416

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 202415
April 20245

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 202416
May 202427
April 202410

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Icknield in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Grasmere Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
3. Rackham Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Links Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ringwood Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Warden Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Welbury Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Walsingham Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Glenfield Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Markfield Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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