Crime Rates at John Street, Luton, LU1 2EE

John Street area has the 6th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Central , and the 9th highest crime rate of 582 local areas in Luton .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around John Street (LU1 2EE) in the last 12 months was 885.5 per 1,000 residents and was 131.9% higher than the Central average (381.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 45 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 66.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 45 (≈ 343.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around John Street (LU1 2EE), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 592 crimes here, including 195 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.