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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 882 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 126.00 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

A total of 1183 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 169.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 189 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025185
June 2025188
May 2025170
April 2025189
March 2025187
February 2025110
January 2025154

A total of 201 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202528
May 202530
April 202530
March 202531
February 202520
January 202531

A total of 395 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 56.43 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

A total of 1897 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 271.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 335 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025335
June 2025279
May 2025276
April 2025305
March 2025289
February 2025196
January 2025217

A total of 931 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 133.00 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

A total of 945 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 135.00 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

A total of 1031 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 147.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 179 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025137
June 2025145
May 2025179
April 2025154
March 2025150
February 2025118
January 2025148

A total of 177 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.29 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

A total of 588 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 84.00 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

A total of 314 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 44.86 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

A total of 4550 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 650.00 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

A total of 96 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 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

A total of 131 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202524
May 202522
April 202514
March 202517
February 202524
January 202512

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. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total26
Other theft9
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person2
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1

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