Crime Rates at Edward Street, Luton, LU2 0NF

Edward Street area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Central , and the 209th 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 Edward Street (LU2 0NF) in the last 12 months was 44.6 per 1,000 residents and was 88.7% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 14.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Edward Street (LU2 0NF), the main crime hotspot is near Duke Street. Police recorded 83 crimes here, including 38 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.