Total Crime Rate
60.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brussels Way area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Northwell , and the 284th lowest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Brussels Way (LU3 3TJ) in the last 12 months was 60.0 per 1,000 residents and was 25.1% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 44.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 266.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brussels Way (LU3 3TJ), the main crime hotspot is near Copenhagen Close. Police recorded 39 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Northwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Stockholm Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Galston Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Stockholm Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brussels Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brussels Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Copenhagen Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Petersfield Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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