Crime Rate in Dallow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dallow

The total recorded crimes in Dallow, Luton, UK in May 2025 are around 190 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dallow crime rate of 2.42 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (17.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
Dallow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marlow Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Ashburnham Road with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Dallow has recorded 190 crimes with crime rate of 2.42 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dallow)CrimesRank (Dallow)CrimesRank (Dallow)
South489 16,345 14,508 1
Biscot177 31,935 31,438 3
Wigmore135 51,642 51,361 4
High Town156 41,737 41,277 5
Farley133 61,591 61,272 6
Challney85 81,311 71,147 7
Saints98 71,132 8933 8
Leagrave84 9989 10910 9
Lewsey65 12999 9829 10
Northwell78 10855 11729 12
Round Green60 14757 12758 11
Crawley65 11721 14597 15
Limbury62 13715 15635 13
Sundon Park59 15744 13629 14
Stopsley47 17570 17493 16
Icknield50 16600 16459 17
Barnfield37 18401 18380 18
Bramingham27 19320 19305 19

Dallow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 202510
February 20258
January 202510
December 20244
November 202411
October 202411
September 20248
August 202411
July 20247
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 759 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202557
March 202555
February 202547
January 202555
December 202464
November 202440
October 202447
September 202452
August 202465
July 202461
June 202486
May 202463

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20258
February 20256
January 20252
December 202410
November 20248
October 202412
September 202411
August 202413
July 202421
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 236 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20258
March 20257
February 20259
January 20258
December 202414
November 202412
October 202426
September 202427
August 202416
July 202417
June 202458
May 202416

A total of 312 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202526
March 202519
February 202523
January 202517
December 202418
November 202420
October 202423
September 202420
August 202414
July 202421
June 202454
May 202426

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 202513
February 20258
January 20257
December 202412
November 202414
October 20249
September 202412
August 20249
July 202410
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 246 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202527
March 202528
February 202521
January 202517
December 202418
November 202420
October 202417
September 202410
August 202422
July 202415
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 202412
May 20245

High Crime Locations Dallow in May 2025

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

1. Marlow Avenue (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Other theft7
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ashburnham Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Harefield Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ferndale Road (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
7. A505 (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Naseby Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2

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