Crime Rates at Sycamore Close, Luton, LU3 3JD

Sycamore Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Northwell , and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 582 local areas in Luton .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Sycamore Close (LU3 3JD) in the last 12 months was 40.0 per 1,000 residents and was 44.9% lower than the Northwell average (72.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 26.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Sycamore Close (LU3 3JD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Dencora Way, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Firbank Close (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.