Crime Rates at Fourth Avenue, Luton, LU3 3BT

Fourth Avenue area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Northwell , and the 74th 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 Fourth Avenue (LU3 3BT) in the last 12 months was 23.4 per 1,000 residents and was 70.8% lower than the Northwell average (80.2 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 -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -85.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Fourth Avenue (LU3 3BT), the main crime hotspot is near Hillary Close. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.