Crime Rate in Farley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Farley

The total recorded crimes in Farley, Luton, UK in May 2025 are around 133 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farley crime rate of 3.97 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 Farley, encompassing approximately 33,491 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-6.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Farley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanley Walk with total crimes: 7
  • Wolston Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lawn Gardens with total crimes: 4

How safe is Farley?

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

  • Relative to Luton:

    • In 2024, Farley reported a higher crime volume than the Luton average, with 1,591 crimes compared to 1,333. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Farley witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

    • In 2023, Farley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Luton average, with 1,272 crimes compared to 1,074. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Farley witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Luton, Farley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Farley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Farley has recorded 133 crimes with crime rate of 3.97 ranking 6th out of 18 in the Luton, UK

In 2024, the total Farley crimes were 1,591. The crime rate of Farley in 2024 was 47.50 (year) or 3.96 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Luton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Farley were around 1,272 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.98 (year) or 3.16 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Luton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Farley)CrimesRank (Farley)CrimesRank (Farley)
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
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
Barnfield37 18401 18380 18
Bramingham27 19320 19305 19

Farley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202518
March 202515
February 202510
January 202511
December 202419
November 20245
October 202424
September 202414
August 20245
July 202418

A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202550
March 202551
February 202550
January 202547
December 202447
November 202434
October 202444
September 202439
August 202446
July 202453

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244
July 20249

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202516
March 202521
February 202519
January 202518
December 20249
November 202419
October 202421
September 202419
August 202424
July 202424

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 202410
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202510
February 202517
January 20258
December 20242
November 20247
October 20249
September 20247
August 20245
July 20248

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20258
February 20255
January 202515
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242

High Crime Locations Farley in May 2025

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

1. Stanley Walk (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Robbery1
2. Wolston Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Lawn Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Bonnick Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Lawford Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Stanley Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Russell Rise (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Roebuck Close (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Rotheram Avenue (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Barnard Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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