Crime Rate in Icknield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Icknield

The total recorded crimes in Icknield, Luton, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Icknield crime rate of 2.43 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Icknield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langham Close with total crimes: 8
  • East Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Luton.

    • 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 areas in the Luton.

  • 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 May 2025 the Icknield has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 2.43 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Icknield)CrimesRank (Icknield)CrimesRank (Icknield)
South489 16,345 14,508 1
Dallow190 21,956 21,750 2
Biscot177 31,935 31,438 3
Wigmore135 51,642 51,361 4
High Town156 41,737 41,277 5
Farley133 61,591 61,272 6
Challney85 81,311 71,147 7
Saints98 71,132 8933 8
Leagrave84 9989 10910 9
Lewsey65 12999 9829 10
Northwell78 10855 11729 12
Round Green60 14757 12758 11
Crawley65 11721 14597 15
Limbury62 13715 15635 13
Sundon Park59 15744 13629 14
Stopsley47 17570 17493 16
Barnfield37 18401 18380 18
Bramingham27 19320 19305 19

Icknield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 202416
May 202427

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 202511
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 202415

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202513
March 202516
February 20257
January 202512
December 202421
November 202410
October 202415
September 202419
August 202412
July 202412
June 202440
May 202416

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
May 20246

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Icknield in May 2025

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

1. Langham Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
2. East Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Grasmere Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Kelling Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Other theft1
6. Glenfield Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wycliffe Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Barton Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Binham Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Aydon Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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