Crime Rates at St Matthews Close, Luton, LU2 0NQ

St Matthews Close area has the 30th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Central , and the 132nd highest crime rate of 582 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 St Matthews Close (LU2 0NQ) in the last 12 months was 122.5 per 1,000 residents and was 67.9% 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 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -52.2% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 68.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around St Matthews Close (LU2 0NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 130 crimes here, including 47 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.