Crime Rates at Locarno Avenue, Luton, LU4 9EJ

Locarno Avenue area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Challney , and the 159th 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 Locarno Avenue (LU4 9EJ) in the last 12 months was 36.9 per 1,000 residents and was 35.4% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 23.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -82.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Locarno Avenue (LU4 9EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Wetherne Link. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.