Crime Rate in Luton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Luton

The total recorded crimes in Luton, UK in July 2025 are around 2,172 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Luton crime rate of 9.64 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 Luton, encompassing approximately 225,261 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (760) incidents (14.98% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (335) incidents (20.07% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (185) incidents (-1.60% decrease)
Luton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prince Way with total crimes: 42
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 40
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 32

Luton Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, South (546 crimes), and the safest, Bramingham (27 crimes), is 519 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Luton.

Similarly, the area of Central Luton (327 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bramingham (29 crimes), with a difference of 298 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Luton.

Most Dangerous Wards:

South546
Dallow191
Farley186
Biscot175
Wigmore143

Safest Wards:

Northwell54
Icknield44
Stopsley42
Barnfield39
Bramingham27

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Luton327
New Town275
Bury Park151
Wigmore & Airport139
Farley Hill & Stockwood Park130

Safest Areas:

Stopsley North46
Sundon Park46
Warden Hill43
Barnfield40
Bramingham29

Luton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 760 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 335 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (661 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (279 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (717 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (276 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (616 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (305 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (635 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (289 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 571 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 196 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (590 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (217 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 668 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 238 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (566 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (234 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (576 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (301 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (640 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (301 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (632 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (351 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 679 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202573
June 202546
May 202590
April 202563
March 202536
February 202541
January 202546
December 202447
November 202474
October 202442
September 202460
August 202461

A total of 2149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 179.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 221 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025185
June 2025188
May 2025170
April 2025189
March 2025187
February 2025110
January 2025154
December 2024183
November 2024178
October 2024211
September 2024173
August 2024221

A total of 335 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202528
May 202530
April 202530
March 202531
February 202520
January 202531
December 202426
November 202420
October 202428
September 202426
August 202434

A total of 948 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025112
June 202586
May 202597
April 202568
March 202564
February 202573
January 202588
December 202480
November 202470
October 202474
September 202467
August 202469

A total of 1988 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 165.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 233 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025137
June 2025145
May 2025179
April 2025154
March 2025150
February 2025118
January 2025148
December 2024178
November 2024179
October 2024233
September 2024191
August 2024176

A total of 530 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202550
May 202537
April 202545
March 202558
February 202538
January 202539
December 202435
November 202455
October 202452
September 202439
August 202435

A total of 296 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202531
May 202529
April 202524
March 202518
February 202510
January 202526
December 202420
November 202428
October 202420
September 202427
August 202424

A total of 247 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202524
May 202522
April 202514
March 202517
February 202524
January 202512
December 202422
November 202422
October 202423
September 202426
August 202423

A total of 1513 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 126.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025153
June 2025145
May 2025119
April 2025123
March 2025129
February 2025111
January 2025102
December 2024119
November 2024127
October 2024121
September 2024147
August 2024117

A total of 1592 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025117
June 2025176
May 2025145
April 2025140
March 2025133
February 2025125
January 2025109
December 2024136
November 2024133
October 2024133
September 2024125
August 2024120

A total of 1595 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025150
June 2025139
May 2025172
April 2025139
March 2025122
February 2025101
January 2025108
December 2024133
November 2024127
October 2024126
September 2024142
August 2024136

A total of 7632 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 636.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 760 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025760
June 2025661
May 2025717
April 2025616
March 2025635
February 2025571
January 2025590
December 2024668
November 2024566
October 2024576
September 2024640
August 2024632

A total of 3322 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 276.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 351 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025335
June 2025279
May 2025276
April 2025305
March 2025289
February 2025196
January 2025217
December 2024238
November 2024234
October 2024301
September 2024301
August 2024351

A total of 161 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202514
April 202523
March 20259
February 202510
January 202511
December 202414
November 202414
October 202418
September 20246
August 202413

High Crime Locations Luton in July 2025

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

1. Prince Way (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting31
Other theft5
Theft from the person2
Public order2
Other crime2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total40
Shoplifting37
Public order2
Robbery1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Other theft2
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
4. Flowers Way (Map)
Total31
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1
5. B653 (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting22
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
6. Hospital (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences19
Public order3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2

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