Crime Rate in Dallow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dallow

The total recorded crimes in Dallow, Luton, UK in March 2025 are around 161 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dallow crime rate of 2.05 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (17.02% increase)
  • Other theft: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
Dallow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 21
  • Vestry Close with total crimes: 8
  • Ashburnham Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Dallow has recorded 161 crimes with crime rate of 2.05 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Luton)CrimesRank (Luton)CrimesRank (Luton)
South429 16,345 14,508 1
Biscot176 21,935 31,438 3
Wigmore126 51,642 51,361 4
High Town87 81,737 41,277 5
Farley128 41,591 61,272 6
Challney111 61,311 71,147 7
Saints89 71,132 8933 8
Leagrave56 12989 10910 9
Lewsey64 11999 9829 10
Crawley67 9721 14597 15
Round Green67 10757 12758 11
Northwell49 16855 11729 12
Limbury52 14715 15635 13
Sundon Park53 13744 13629 14
Stopsley50 15570 17493 16
Icknield47 17600 16459 17
Barnfield34 18401 18380 18
Bramingham32 19320 19305 19

Dallow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20252
December 202410
November 20248
October 202412
September 202411
August 202413
July 202421
June 202422
May 202413
April 202412

A total of 111 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 202510
December 20244
November 202411
October 202411
September 20248
August 202411
July 20247
June 202414
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 20257
December 202412
November 202414
October 20249
September 202412
August 20249
July 202410
June 202422
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 223 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20258
December 202414
November 202412
October 202426
September 202427
August 202416
July 202417
June 202458
May 202416
April 202413

A total of 682 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202547
January 202555
December 202464
November 202440
October 202447
September 202452
August 202465
July 202461
June 202486
May 202463
April 202447

A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202523
January 202517
December 202418
November 202420
October 202423
September 202420
August 202414
July 202421
June 202454
May 202426
April 202422

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 214 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202521
January 202517
December 202418
November 202420
October 202417
September 202410
August 202422
July 202415
June 202422
May 202414
April 202410

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 202412
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Dallow in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total21
Other theft18
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Vestry Close (Map)
Total8
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Ashburnham Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
4. Claremont Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Durbar Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
6. Dunraven Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
8. Lyndhurst Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Harefield Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
10. Dallow Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1

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