Operated by: Bedfordshire Police

https://www.beds.police.uk/area/your-area/bedfordshire/luton/luton-central/about-us/top-reported-crimes-in-this-area

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

Current Priorities

Issue

Community Priority for BARNFIELD/BUSHMEAD

JULY 25 - SEPT 25

ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR & SPEEDING has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Have Your Say Survey Results.

ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR & SPEEDING will be the focus of the next 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
[email protected]

Action

01/07/2025 - This priority has been extended for the next 3 months.

23/06/2025 - Pop up Police Station CO-OP BUSHMEAD

22/06/2025 - HVP around BUSHMEAD/BARNFIELD

17/06/25-HVP around BRADGERS HILL/SIXTH FORM COLLEGE.

13/06/25- PCSO 7004 and PCSO 7010 conducted door knocks on address in BRADGERS HILL RD, FAIRFORD AVE, HONEYGATE.

15/05/25 - foot beat conducted around BUSHMEAD.

13/05/25 -HVP around HONEYGATE/BRADGERS HILL area.

07/05/25 - HVP carried out around BUSHMEAD/BARNFIELD

04/05/25 -Foot beat around BUSHMEAD

01/05/25- Lets Talk meeting at BUSHMEAD Church.

01/05/25 -HVP BRADGERS HILL ROAD/HONEYGATE

30/04/25 -PCSO 7004 & 7010 - Breakfast meeting with local Councillors and partners.

23/04/25 7010 and 7004 attended BUSHMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE

22/04/25- HVP conducted to PCSO 7010 and 7004 BUSHMEAD/BARNFIELD 1 Stolen vehicle recovered.

This Priority has been extended for the next 3 months APRIL - JUNE 2025

13/03/25- Engagement at BUSHMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE - PCSO 7010/7004 attended.

07/03/25- PCSO7010/7004 HVP around BUSHMEAD.

19/02/25 - Street a week conducted on ROOKERY DRIVE, BUSHMEAD

13/02/25- Engagement at BUSHMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE - PCSO 7010/7004 attended.

24/01/25- PCSO 7010/7004 - HVP around BUSHMEAD/BARNFIELD. HVP around BRADGERS HILL.

24/01/25- Hi Vis Patrols (HVP) around BUSHMEAD and BARNFIELD. Working with local council around parking BRADGERS HILL patrols around college.

15/01/25 - Hi Vis Patrols (HVP) carried out throughout day in BUSHMEAD and BARNFIELD.

10/01/25 - Hi Vis Patrols (HVP) around parade of shops BUSHMEAD, Bedfordshire Talking Survey completed with local residents.

Issue

Community Priority for DALLOW/SAINTS

JULY 25 - SEPT 25

DRUGS has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Have Your Say Survey Results.
DRUGS will be the focus of the next 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
[email protected]

Action

01/07/2025 - This priority has been extended for the next 3 months.

21/06/2025 - 2 Males arrested for Concern Of Controlled Drugs - Both charged and Remanded - The following seized
800 wraps of Heroin
300 wraps of Crack Cocaine
26 ounces of uncut block of Heroin
175g of Cannabis
£8,340 in cash

13/06/25- HVP conducted on VESTRY CL, and surrounding area.

15/04/25 -HVP DALLOW PC716/223.

11/04/25- HVP DALLOW PC716/223 - 5 Stop searches conducted.

This Priority has been extended for the next 3 months APRIL - JUNE 2025

31/03/25- HVP in DALLOW and surround area, HVP WINSDON HILL- PC716

26/02/25- Section 8 warrant conducted in DALLOW -.1 arrested for Possession With Intent To Supply, A full closure and a partial closure of 2 separate addresses have been obtained in the Saints area.

Issue

Community Priority for NORTHWELL/ICKNIELD/SUNDON

APRIL 25 - JUNE 25

ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR/ GANG VIOLENCE/ DRUGS has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Have Your Say Survey Results.
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR/ GANG VIOLENCE/ DRUGS will be the focus of the next 3 months.

Action

23/05/2025 - Two weapon sweeps have been conducted in the local park.

22/05/25 - Regular hi vis patrols around MARSH FARM & SUNDON.

19/05/2025 - Three CPNW issued noise/ASB and drug taking

10/05/2025 3 key nominals stopped searched – positive stop searched

House2house enquiries regarding ASB in MARSH FARM in the beginning of MAY 2025

13/04/2025- One arrested for PWITS CLASS A following a foot chase – knife, drugs, baseball bat and several thousand pounds recovered.

02/04/2025- 1 arrested and stolen bike recovered.

Due to gang activity, we have secured a full closure order of an address in MARSH FARM, which was successfully extended by another 3 months due to gang/OCG related crimes affecting residents

01/04/25- This priority has been extended for the next 3 months.

17/03/25- Regular foot beat and mobile patrols have been conducted in MARSH FARM LUTON

05/02/25 - S8 Warrant - WEXHAM CL, 1 arrested.

29/01/25 -S8 Warrant - DERWENT AVE 1 arrested, cannabis factory dismantled.

Issue

Community Priority for DALLOW/SAINTS

JULY 25 - SEPT 25

DRUGS has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Have Your Say Survey Results.
DRUGS will be the focus of the next 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
[email protected]

Action

01/07/2025 - This priority has been extended for the next 3 months.

13/06/25- HVP conducted on VESTRY CL, and surrounding area.

15/04/25 -HVP DALLOW PC716/223.

11/04/25- HVP DALLOW PC716/223 - 5 Stop searches conducted.

This Priority has been extended for the next 3 months APRIL - JUNE 2025

31/03/25- HVP in DALLOW and surround area, HVP WINSDON HILL- PC716

26/02/25- Section 8 warrant conducted in DALLOW -.1 arrested for Possession With Intent To Supply, A full closure and a partial closure of 2 separate addresses have been obtained in the Saints area.

Issue

Community Priority for BURY PARK/ BISCOT

APRIL 25 - JUNE 25

DRUGS/ASB has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Bedfordshire talking survey and Crime Data.
DRUGS/ASB will be the focus of the next 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
[email protected]

Action

23/06/2025 - Two addresses on BEECH ROAD confirmed Cannabis Factory's - 200 Cannabis plants were located and destroyed

21/06/2025 - HVP around BEECH ROAD
1 positive Stop Search Class A

18/06/2025 - 1 male given a Community Protection Notice Warning for begging in BURY PARK.

13/06/25- Day of action around SAINSBURYS DUNSTABLE RD, During this operation, several individuals were stopped and searched with positive outcomes and have been dealt with accordingly, In total 10 stop searches were completed during which drugs have been seized.
1 male arrested for failing to appear at court.
1 prolific shoplifter arrested from Sainsbury’s for 6x thefts.

19/05/25-1 male given a Community Protection Notice due to breaching CPNW for begging in BURY PARK.

16/05/25- HVP carried out around LEAGRAVE ROAD.

15/05/25- Day of action conducted around BURY PARK, with Luton Borough council and Luton NET conducting surveys, speaking to local businesses and members of the community.

Issue

Community Priority for BURY PARK/ BISCOT

JULY 25 - SEPTEMBER 25

DRUGS/BEGGING has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Bedfordshire talking survey and Crime Data.
DRUGS/BEGGING will be the focus of the next 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
[email protected]

Issue

Community Priority for BURY PARK/ BISCOT

APRIL 25 - JUNE 25

DRUGS/ASB has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Bedfordshire talking survey and Crime Data.
DRUGS/ASB will be the focus of the next 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
[email protected]

Action

23/06/2025 - Two addresses on BEECH ROAD confirmed Cannabis Factory's - 200 Cannabis plants were located and destroyed

21/06/2025 - HVP around BEECH ROAD
1 positive Stop Search Class A

18/06/2025 - 1 male given a Community Protection Notice Warning for begging in BURY PARK.

13/06/25- Day of action around SAINSBURYS DUNSTABLE RD, During this operation, several individuals were stopped and searched with positive outcomes and have been dealt with accordingly, In total 10 stop searches were completed during which drugs have been seized.
1 male arrested for failing to appear at court.
1 prolific shoplifter arrested from Sainsbury’s for 6x thefts.

19/05/25-1 male given a Community Protection Notice due to breaching CPNW for begging in BURY PARK.

16/05/25- HVP carried out around LEAGRAVE ROAD.

15/05/25- Day of action conducted around BURY PARK, with Luton Borough council and Luton NET conducting surveys, speaking to local businesses and members of the community.

Issue

Community Priority for HIGH TOWN

JULY 25 - SEPT 25
ON STREET SEX TRADE has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Have Your Say Survey Results.
ON STREET SEX TRADE will be the focus of the next 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
[email protected]

Action

01/07/2025 - This priority has been extended for the next 3 months.

03/06/25-HVP carried out by PC350 and 300

30/05/25- Knife sweep conducted OLD BEDFORD RD - 1 knife seized.

27/05/25- PC350 HVP around HIGHTOWN

16/05/25 - HVP carried out around HIGHTOWN - PSPO enforcement conducted x1 ticket and x1 arrest.

10/05/25 - Night of Action carried out - x5 vehicles stopped. 1 stop and search.

09/05/25- HVP conducted during 1030-1800hrs.

08/05/25 - PSPO enforcement - x1 verbal warning given.

04/05/25- HVP conducted by PC 300/350 in afternoon.

22/04/25- day of action x2 arrested.

17/04/25 - 1 hour foot patrols conducted around PATHS ESTATE, X4 fixed penalty noticed given for drinking in a PSPO area.x2 engagements.

15/04/25 HVP and foot patrols conducted.

09/04/25 -HVP and foot patrols conducted in afternoon by PC 350/6282

09/04/25 HVP conducted by PC 350 around HIGHTOWN.

01/04/25- This Priority has been extended for the next 3 months APRIL - JUNE 2025

18/03/25 Joint agency meeting held.

12/03/25 Day of action x1 CPNW, 4 vehicles stops.

27/02/25 -Day of action - x5 intel reports, x2 stop searches, 1x vehicle search.

22/02/25 - HVPS around HIGHTOWN.

19/02/25 - HVP conducted by PC300/350.

18/02/25 -HVP conducted in morning by PC300/350.

08/02/2025 -Hi Vis Patrols (HVP) around HIGHTOWN

28/01/2025- Hi Vis Patrols (HVP) around HIGHTOWN

26/01/2025 -Hi Vis Patrols (HVP) around HIGHTOWN

24/01/2025 - Hi Vis Patrols (HVP) around HIGHTOWN, 1 arrested.

14/01/2025 -Hi Vis Patrols (HVP) around HIGHTOWN, 1 Arrested, 1 vehicle seized (Sec59) 1 Community Protection Notice (CPN) issued.

12/01/2025 -Hi Vis Patrols (HVP) around HIGH TOWN.

04/01/2025 - Hi Vis Patrols (HVP) at THE LARCHES, WENSLEYDALE and WARDOWN PARK, 1 Community Protection Notice Warning (CPNW) issued.

Upcoming Events

Meeting at 6th form college.-Bradgers Hill-Speeding

Where: Bradgers Hill Road Luton

When: 18 July 2025 at 10:00 - 18 July 2025 at 11:30

Police pop up stall

Where: Co-op Food - Luton - Hancock Drive, Hancock Drive Luton

When: 21 July 2025 at 10:30 - 21 July 2025 at 12:00

Youth Fest

Where: Wardown Park, New Bedford Road Luton

When: 24 July 2025 at 11:30 - 24 July 2025 at 16:30

Coffee With a Cop - Cafe Bistro Lagoa

Where: Café Bistro Lagoa, 17 High Town Road Luton

When: 27 July 2025 at 14:30 - 27 July 2025 at 15:30

Business Engagement High Town

Where: Café Bistro Lagoa, 17 High Town Road Luton

When: 24 August 2025 at 15:00 - 24 August 2025 at 18:00

Barnfield and Bushmead Breakfast Meeting

Where: Bushmead Community Hub, Hancock Drive Luton

When: 10 September 2025 at 07:30 - 10 September 2025 at 08:30

Let's talk meeting- BUSHMEAD church

Where: Christchurch Bushmead, Hancock Drive Luton

When: 16 September 2025 at 18:30 - 16 September 2025 at 20:30