Crime Rates at St Ives Close, Luton, LU3 1PP

St Ives Close area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Barnfield , and the 112th lowest crime rate of 582 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 St Ives Close (LU3 1PP) in the last 12 months was 30.2 per 1,000 residents and was 41.7% lower than the Barnfield average (51.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -83.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 12.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around St Ives Close (LU3 1PP), the main crime hotspot is near Ascot Road. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.