Crime Rates at Friars Way, Luton, LU1 5PR

Friars Way area has the 5th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Farley , and the 78th highest crime rate of 583 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 Friars Way (LU1 5PR) in the last 12 months was 175.8 per 1,000 residents and was 51.5% higher than the Farley average (116.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 35 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 42 (≈ 121.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Friars Way (LU1 5PR), the main crime hotspot is near Rotheram Avenue. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.