Crime Rates at Brecon Close, Luton, LU1 5HS

Brecon Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Central , and the 267th lowest crime rate of 583 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 Brecon Close (LU1 5HS) in the last 12 months was 57.3 per 1,000 residents and was 85.5% lower than the Central average (394.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 23.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Brecon Close (LU1 5HS), the main crime hotspot is near Police Station. Police recorded 89 crimes here, including 47 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.