Crime Rate in Barnfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnfield

The total recorded crimes in Barnfield, Luton, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnfield crime rate of 1.16 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Barnfield, encompassing approximately 31,888 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Barnfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Greenhill Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4

How safe is Barnfield?

To understand the safety of Barnfield, we need to analyze Barnfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Luton:

    • In 2024, Barnfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Luton average, with 401 crimes compared to 1333.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barnfield recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

    • In 2023, Barnfield had fewer crimes than the Luton average, with 380 crimes compared to 1,074. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barnfield recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Luton, Barnfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Barnfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Barnfield has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 1.16 ranking 18th out of 18 in the Luton, UK

In 2024, the total Barnfield crimes were 401. The crime rate of Barnfield in 2024 was 42.77 (year) or 3.56 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Luton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barnfield were around 380 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.62 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Luton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnfield)CrimesRank (Barnfield)CrimesRank (Barnfield)
South489 16,345 14,508 1
Dallow190 21,956 21,750 2
Biscot177 31,935 31,438 3
Wigmore135 51,642 51,361 4
High Town156 41,737 41,277 5
Farley133 61,591 61,272 6
Challney85 81,311 71,147 7
Saints98 71,132 8933 8
Leagrave84 9989 10910 9
Lewsey65 12999 9829 10
Northwell78 10855 11729 12
Round Green60 14757 12758 11
Crawley65 11721 14597 15
Limbury62 13715 15635 13
Sundon Park59 15744 13629 14
Stopsley47 17570 17493 16
Icknield50 16600 16459 17
Bramingham27 19320 19305 19

Barnfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 202410
August 202417
July 20249
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202517
March 202512
February 20258
January 202514
December 202410
November 20249
October 202412
September 202413
August 20246
July 202412
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
December 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
December 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Barnfield in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Barnfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Greenhill Avenue (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Bradgers Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wychwood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lippitts Hill (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Haycroft (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Midhurst Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. St Michael'S Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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