Crime Rate in Luton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Luton

The total recorded crimes in Luton, UK in May 2025 are around 2,097 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Luton crime rate of 9.31 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (717) incidents (16.40% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (276) incidents (-9.51% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (179) incidents (16.23% increase)
Luton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 43
  • Prince Way with total crimes: 37
  • B653 with total crimes: 23

Luton Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, South (489 crimes), and the safest, Bramingham (27 crimes), is 462 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Luton.

Similarly, the area of Central Luton (314 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bramingham (28 crimes), with a difference of 286 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Luton.

Most Dangerous Wards:

South489
Dallow190
Biscot177
High Town156
Wigmore135

Safest Wards:

Sundon Park59
Icknield50
Stopsley47
Barnfield37
Bramingham27

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Luton314
New Town197
Bury Park183
High Town136
Wigmore & Airport132

Safest Areas:

Lewsey South46
Sundon Park44
Stopsley North40
Barnfield39
Bramingham28

Luton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 719 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 339 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1310 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (794 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2250 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 187.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 386 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025179
April 2025154
March 2025150
February 2025118
January 2025148
December 2024178
November 2024179
October 2024233
September 2024191
August 2024176
July 2024158
June 2024386

A total of 8240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 686.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1310 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025717
April 2025616
March 2025635
February 2025571
January 2025590
December 2024668
November 2024566
October 2024576
September 2024640
August 2024632
July 2024719
June 20241310

A total of 2222 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 185.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 298 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025170
April 2025189
March 2025187
February 2025110
January 2025154
December 2024183
November 2024178
October 2024211
September 2024173
August 2024221
July 2024148
June 2024298

A total of 1758 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025172
April 2025139
March 2025122
February 2025101
January 2025108
December 2024133
November 2024127
October 2024126
September 2024142
August 2024136
July 2024150
June 2024302

A total of 743 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202590
April 202563
March 202536
February 202541
January 202546
December 202447
November 202474
October 202442
September 202460
August 202461
July 202469
June 2024114

A total of 367 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202530
March 202531
February 202520
January 202531
December 202426
November 202420
October 202428
September 202426
August 202434
July 202427
June 202464

A total of 1635 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 136.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 270 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025119
April 2025123
March 2025129
February 2025111
January 2025102
December 2024119
November 2024127
October 2024121
September 2024147
August 2024117
July 2024150
June 2024270

A total of 938 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202597
April 202568
March 202564
February 202573
January 202588
December 202480
November 202470
October 202474
September 202467
August 202469
July 202462
June 2024126

A total of 297 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202524
March 202518
February 202510
January 202526
December 202420
November 202428
October 202420
September 202427
August 202424
July 202421
June 202450

A total of 297 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202514
March 202517
February 202524
January 202512
December 202422
November 202422
October 202423
September 202426
August 202423
July 202432
June 202460

A total of 1689 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 140.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 264 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025145
April 2025140
March 2025133
February 2025125
January 2025109
December 2024136
November 2024133
October 2024133
September 2024125
August 2024120
July 2024126
June 2024264

A total of 3841 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 320.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 794 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025276
April 2025305
March 2025289
February 2025196
January 2025217
December 2024238
November 2024234
October 2024301
September 2024301
August 2024351
July 2024339
June 2024794

A total of 173 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202523
March 20259
February 202510
January 202511
December 202414
November 202414
October 202418
September 20246
August 202413
July 202415
June 202426

A total of 539 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202545
March 202558
February 202538
January 202539
December 202435
November 202455
October 202452
September 202439
August 202435
July 202428
June 202478

High Crime Locations Luton in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total43
Shoplifting41
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Prince Way (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting20
Other theft11
Possession of weapons3
Drugs2
Theft from the person1
3. B653 (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting19
Public order3
Bicycle theft1
4. Flowers Way (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences11
Drugs5
Public order2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order6
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson2

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