Total Crime Rate
81.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Links Way area has the 16th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Barnfield , and the 222nd 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 Links Way (LU2 7AJ) in the last 12 months was 81.1 per 1,000 residents and was 72.1% higher than the Barnfield average (47.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 51.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -15.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -2.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Links Way (LU2 7AJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Links Way, where police recorded 20 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Langham Close (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Barnfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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