Total Crime Rate
12.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Farley Hill area has the lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Farley , and the 23rd 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 Farley Hill (LU1 5NX) in the last 12 months was 12.2 per 1,000 residents and was 89.5% lower than the Farley average (116.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other crime with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Farley Hill (LU1 5NX), the main crime hotspot is near Luton Road. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Farley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Luton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barn Owl Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Homestead Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Homestead Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Farley Fields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Farley Fields | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Whipperley Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tinsley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Tinsley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Luton Road | — |
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