Crime Rates at Ilford Close, Luton, LU2 8JT

Ilford Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Stopsley , and the 234th highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Ilford Close (LU2 8JT) in the last 12 months was 76.9 per 1,000 residents and was 9.4% higher than the Stopsley average (70.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 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 Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 43.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ilford Close (LU2 8JT), the main crime hotspot is near Lullington Close. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.