Crime in Farley: statistics, rates and trends
2,010 crimes were recorded in Farley in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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2,010 crimes were recorded in Farley in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 806 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Farley has the 879th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Farley | Luton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,010 | 22,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.5 | 92.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 17,250 | 239,090 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Farley was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,010 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,733). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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 | 2,010 | 116.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,992 | 115.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,888 | 109.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,857 | 107.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,938 | 112.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,941 | 112.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,733 | 100.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,814 | 105.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,757 | 101.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 185 |
| June 2026 | 189 |
| May 2026 | 169 |
| April 2026 | 198 |
| March 2026 | 152 |
| February 2026 | 144 |
| January 2026 | 152 |
| December 2025 | 169 |
| November 2025 | 165 |
| October 2025 | 167 |
| September 2025 | 152 |
| August 2025 | 168 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Farley 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order, drugs.
The largest increases were in robbery (+23%) and anti-social behaviour (+17%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-38%) and burglary (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 806 | 46.7 | 1.36 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 297 | 17.2 | 1.12 | +17% |
| Public order | 177 | 10.3 | 1.54 | -4% |
| Drugs | 161 | 9.3 | 2.85 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 145 | 8.4 | 1.24 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 125 | 7.2 | 1.47 | -38% |
| Other theft | 103 | 6.0 | 0.93 | +16% |
| Burglary | 62 | 3.6 | 1.02 | -14% |
| Other crime | 52 | 3.0 | 1.43 | +8% |
| Robbery | 32 | 1.9 | 1.37 | +23% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.4 | 1.49 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.8 | 0.48 | +40% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.56 | -43% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.2 | 0.02 | -82% |
Violence and sexual offences in Farley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Farley recorded 806 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 40.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Farley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Farley recorded 297 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Farley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Farley recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Farley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Farley recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Farley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Farley recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Farley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Farley recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Farley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Farley recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Farley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Farley recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Farley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Farley recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Farley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Farley recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Farley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Farley recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Farley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Farley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Farley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Farley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Farley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Farley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 82% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Farley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Farley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Farley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallow | 860 | 84.5 | -27% |
| Central | 3,712 | 449.6 | +286% |
| South | 1,872 | 148.1 | +27% |
| Beech Hill | 1,199 | 78.0 | -33% |
| Biscot | 701 | 61.6 | -47% |
| High Town | 1,354 | 108.6 | -7% |
| Round Green | 748 | 66.2 | -43% |
| Saints | 806 | 57.7 | -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 Farley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 265 |
| On or near Winsdon Road | 58 |
| On or near Downs Road | 56 |
| On or near Kingswood Court | 55 |
| On or near Ross Close | 54 |
| On or near Wellington Street | 43 |
| On or near Napier Road | 42 |
| On or near Rothesay Road | 37 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 35 |
| On or near Wolston Close | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Farley 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 | 706 | 35.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 469 | 23.3% |
| Not recorded | 297 | 14.8% |
| Under investigation | 162 | 8.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 146 | 7.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 69 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 2.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 28 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
Farley has an estimated population of 17,250. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Farley sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Farley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.1% |
| Social rented homes | 26.9% |
| Private rented homes | 37.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 34.8% |
Is Farley a safe place to live?
Farley recorded 116.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Farley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 806 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (297).
Is crime in Farley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Farley was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,010 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,992 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Farley?
Farley 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 Farley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.