Crime Rates at Putteridge Parade, Luton, LU2 8HP

Putteridge Parade area has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Stopsley , and the 230th highest crime rate of 582 local areas in Luton .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Putteridge Parade (LU2 8HP) in the last 12 months was 79.7 per 1,000 residents and was 17.0% higher than the Stopsley average (68.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 44.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -31.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Putteridge Parade (LU2 8HP), the main crime hotspot is near Hazelwood Close. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.