Total Crime Rate
17.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Icknield Way area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Barnfield , and the 46th 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 Icknield Way (LU3 2JL) in the last 12 months was 17.5 per 1,000 residents and was 62.8% lower than the Barnfield average (47.1 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 Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Icknield Way (LU3 2JL), the main crime hotspot is near Gransden Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Barnfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Snowford Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Catsbrook Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Morrell Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Leamington Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Leamington Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Duxford Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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