Crime Rate in Dallow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dallow

The total recorded crimes in Dallow, Luton, UK in January 2026 are around 127 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dallow crime rate of 1.62 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 Dallow, encompassing approximately 78,559 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-27.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
Dallow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashburnham Road with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

How safe is Dallow?

To understand the safety of Dallow, we need to analyze Dallow crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Luton:

    • In 2024, Dallow reported a higher crime volume than the Luton average, with 1,956 crimes compared to 1,333. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dallow witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

    • In 2023, Dallow experienced a greater number of crimes than the Luton average, with 1,750 crimes compared to 1,074. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dallow witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Luton, Dallow has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Dallow Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Dallow has recorded 127 crimes with crime rate of 1.62 ranking 3th out of 18 in the Luton, UK

In 2024, the total Dallow crimes were 1,956. The crime rate of Dallow in 2024 was 24.90 (year) or 2.07 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Luton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dallow were around 1,750 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.28 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Luton.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Dallow)CrimesRank (Dallow)CrimesRank (Dallow)
South412 16,345 14,508 1
Biscot153 21,935 31,438 3
Wigmore92 71,642 51,361 4
High Town121 41,737 41,277 5
Farley99 51,591 61,272 6
Challney94 61,311 71,147 7
Saints83 81,132 8933 8
Leagrave63 10989 10910 9
Lewsey69 9999 9829 10
Round Green53 12757 12758 11
Northwell33 17855 11729 12
Sundon Park58 11744 13629 14
Limbury42 14715 15635 13
Icknield51 13600 16459 17
Crawley37 15721 14597 15
Stopsley35 16570 17493 16
Barnfield32 18401 18380 18
Bramingham13 19320 19305 19

Dallow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202515
November 202520
October 202517
September 202512
August 202515
July 202528
June 202528
May 202531
April 202526
March 202519
February 202523

A total of 657 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202643
December 202559
November 202555
October 202559
September 202550
August 202548
July 202575
June 202542
May 202567
April 202557
March 202555
February 202547

A total of 136 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 20256
November 202510
October 20259
September 202515
August 202511
July 202519
June 202511
May 202518
April 20258
March 20257
February 20259

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20257
November 202510
October 20256
September 202514
August 202511
July 202513
June 20259
May 20259
April 202510
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 110 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20258
November 202510
October 20255
September 20256
August 202510
July 202511
June 202519
May 20259
April 20258
March 202510
February 20258

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
November 20254
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20255
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20252
November 20251
September 20253
August 20253
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20258
November 20258
October 202511
September 202512
August 202519
July 20259
June 20259
May 202512
April 20257
March 202513
February 20258

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20257
November 20253
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20257
November 20253
October 20254
September 20255
August 20255
July 202512
June 20253
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20256
October 20254
September 202511
August 20256
July 20253
June 20259
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 195 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 202514
November 202513
October 202512
September 202514
August 202518
July 20257
June 202516
May 202515
April 202527
March 202528
February 202521

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20255
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
February 20252

High Crime Locations Dallow in January 2026

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

1. Ashburnham Road (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Kingsway (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Vernon Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hampton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
8. Lyndhurst Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Brantwood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Naseby Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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