Crime Rates at Saxted Close, Luton, LU2 9SQ

Saxted Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Vauxhall , and the 119th 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 Saxted Close (LU2 9SQ) in the last 12 months was 30.4 per 1,000 residents and was 80.9% lower than the Vauxhall average (159.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -71.4% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Saxted Close (LU2 9SQ), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 52 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.