Crime Rate in Luton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Luton

The total recorded crimes in Luton, Luton in January 2025 are around 1,681 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Luton crime rate of 7.46 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (590) incidents (-11.68% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (217) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (154) incidents (-15.85% decrease)
Luton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 46
  • Prince Way with total crimes: 44
  • Police Station with total crimes: 21

Luton Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, South (393 crimes), and the safest, Bramingham (28 crimes), is 365 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Luton.

Similarly, the area of Central Luton (227 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Sundon Park (28 crimes), with a difference of 199 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Luton.

Most Dangerous Wards:

South393
Biscot146
Dallow137
Farley119
Wigmore112

Safest Wards:

Crawley42
Sundon Park39
Barnfield36
Icknield32
Bramingham28

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Luton227
New Town200
Bury Park124
Wigmore & Airport97
High Town92

Safest Areas:

Barnfield38
Stopsley North33
Bramingham33
Warden Hill30
Sundon Park28

Luton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 1224 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 153.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025108
December 2024133
November 2024127
October 2024126
September 2024142
August 2024136
July 2024150
June 2024302

A total of 117 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202511
December 202414
November 202414
October 202418
September 20246
August 202413
July 202415
June 202426

A total of 361 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202539
December 202435
November 202455
October 202452
September 202439
August 202435
July 202428
June 202478

A total of 220 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202512
December 202422
November 202422
October 202423
September 202426
August 202423
July 202432
June 202460

A total of 513 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 64.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202546
December 202447
November 202474
October 202442
September 202460
August 202461
July 202469
June 2024114

A total of 5701 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 712.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1310 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025590
December 2024668
November 2024566
October 2024576
September 2024640
August 2024632
July 2024719
June 20241310

A total of 1146 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 143.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 264 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025109
December 2024136
November 2024133
October 2024133
September 2024125
August 2024120
July 2024126
June 2024264

A total of 256 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202531
December 202426
November 202420
October 202428
September 202426
August 202434
July 202427
June 202464

A total of 216 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202526
December 202420
November 202428
October 202420
September 202427
August 202424
July 202421
June 202450

A total of 636 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 79.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202588
December 202480
November 202470
October 202474
September 202467
August 202469
July 202462
June 2024126

A total of 1649 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 206.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 386 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025148
December 2024178
November 2024179
October 2024233
September 2024191
August 2024176
July 2024158
June 2024386

A total of 2775 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 346.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 794 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025217
December 2024238
November 2024234
October 2024301
September 2024301
August 2024351
July 2024339
June 2024794

A total of 1566 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 195.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 298 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025154
December 2024183
November 2024178
October 2024211
September 2024173
August 2024221
July 2024148
June 2024298

A total of 1153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 144.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 270 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025102
December 2024119
November 2024127
October 2024121
September 2024147
August 2024117
July 2024150
June 2024270

High Crime Locations Luton in January 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total46
Shoplifting42
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Prince Way (Map)
Total44
Shoplifting25
Other theft8
Possession of weapons4
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Theft from the person1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order7
Drugs6
Possession of weapons1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. B653 (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting13
Other theft2
Burglary2

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