Crime in Barnfield, Luton: statistics, rates and trends
464 crimes were recorded in Barnfield, Luton in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Barnfield, Luton at a glance
- Crime trends in Barnfield, Luton
- Types of crime in Barnfield, Luton
- Barnfield, Luton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Barnfield, Luton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barnfield, Luton
- Population and deprivation in Barnfield, Luton
- Questions about crime in Barnfield, Luton
- About this data
464 crimes were recorded in Barnfield, Luton in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 176 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Barnfield, Luton has the 3,205th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Barnfield, Luton | Luton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 464 | 22,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.8 | 92.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,126 | 239,090 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Barnfield, Luton was highest in the year to July 2019 (583 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (361). Over the whole period it fell 17%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 464 | 45.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 451 | 44.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 381 | 37.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 425 | 42.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 361 | 35.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 446 | 44.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 486 | 48.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 583 | 57.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 557 | 55.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barnfield, Luton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in public order (+14%) and anti-social behaviour (+13%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 176 | 17.4 | 0.51 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 11.0 | 0.71 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 3.9 | 0.78 | +0% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.3 | 0.49 | +14% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.3 | 0.36 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 1.9 | 0.28 | -44% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.5 | 0.18 | +150% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +17% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 0.51 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.0 | 1.02 | +150% |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -53% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.29 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Barnfield, Luton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barnfield, Luton recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 37.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Barnfield, Luton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barnfield, Luton recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 23.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Barnfield, Luton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barnfield, Luton recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Barnfield, Luton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barnfield, Luton recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Barnfield, Luton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barnfield, Luton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Barnfield, Luton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barnfield, Luton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Barnfield, Luton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barnfield, Luton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Barnfield, Luton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barnfield, Luton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Barnfield, Luton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barnfield, Luton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Barnfield, Luton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barnfield, Luton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Barnfield, Luton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barnfield, Luton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Barnfield, Luton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Barnfield, Luton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Barnfield, Luton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Barnfield, Luton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Barnfield, Luton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barnfield, Luton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barnfield, Luton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | 806 | 57.7 | +26% |
| Biscot | 701 | 61.6 | +34% |
| Bramingham | 872 | 60.5 | +32% |
| High Town | 1,354 | 108.6 | +137% |
| Stopsley | 844 | 68.2 | +49% |
| Round Green | 748 | 66.2 | +45% |
| Beech Hill | 1,199 | 78.0 | +70% |
| Northwell | 1,103 | 68.8 | +50% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Barnfield, Luton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 83 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Marston Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Bradgers Hill Road | 16 |
| On or near Fountains Road | 16 |
| On or near Priory Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Heathfield Road | 12 |
| On or near Pytchley Close | 12 |
| On or near Walsingham Close | 12 |
| On or near Cranleigh Gardens | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barnfield, Luton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 161 | 34.7% |
| Not recorded | 111 | 23.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 103 | 22.2% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 5.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% |
Barnfield, Luton has an estimated population of 10,126. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barnfield, Luton sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Barnfield, Luton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.3% |
| Social rented homes | 1.4% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Barnfield, Luton a safe place to live?
Barnfield, Luton recorded 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Barnfield, Luton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (111).
Is crime in Barnfield, Luton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barnfield, Luton was up 3% on the year before: 464 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 451 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Barnfield, Luton?
Barnfield, Luton is policed by Bedfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Barnfield, Luton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.