Crime Rates at Arrow Close, Luton, LU3 3LR

Arrow Close area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Northwell , and the 269th 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 Arrow Close (LU3 3LR) in the last 12 months was 57.7 per 1,000 residents and was 28.0% 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 11 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 Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -72.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 32.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Arrow Close (LU3 3LR), the main crime hotspot is near Penhill. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.