Crime Rates at Kelvin Close, Luton, LU1 3EQ

Kelvin Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Central , and the 278th lowest crime rate of 582 local areas in Luton .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Kelvin Close (LU1 3EQ) in the last 12 months was 60.2 per 1,000 residents and was 84.2% lower than the Central average (381.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 25.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kelvin Close (LU1 3EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Flowers Way. Police recorded 246 crimes here, including 136 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.