Crime Rates at Pembroke Avenue, Luton, LU4 9BJ

Pembroke Avenue area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Challney , and the 18th 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 Pembroke Avenue (LU4 9BJ) in the last 12 months was 11.3 per 1,000 residents and was 80.3% lower than the Challney average (57.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 6.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Pembroke Avenue (LU4 9BJ), the main crime hotspot is near Thorneycroft Close. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.