Crime Rates at Hunston Close, Luton, LU4 9HB

Hunston Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Challney , and the 106th 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 Hunston Close (LU4 9HB) in the last 12 months was 27.7 per 1,000 residents and was 51.6% 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 3 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 Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hunston Close (LU4 9HB), the main crime hotspot is near Westerdale. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.