Crime Rates at The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY

The Ridings area has the 14th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beech Hill , and the 68th 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 The Ridings (LU3 1BY) in the last 12 months was 192.8 per 1,000 residents and was 84.7% higher than the Beech Hill average (104.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 89.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 53.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Ridings (LU3 1BY), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 106 crimes here, including 52 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.