Crime Rate in High Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Town

The total recorded crimes in High Town, Luton, UK in March 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Town crime rate of 2.19 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 High Town, encompassing approximately 39,720 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
High Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Villa Road with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Moorland Gardens with total crimes: 7

How safe is High Town?

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

  • Relative to Luton:

    • In 2024, High Town reported a higher crime volume than the Luton average, with 1,737 crimes compared to 1,333. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, High Town witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, High Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Luton average, with 1,277 crimes compared to 1,074. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, High Town witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

High Town Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the High Town has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 2.19 ranking 8th out of 18 in the Luton, UK

In 2024, the total High Town crimes were 1,737. The crime rate of High Town in 2024 was 43.73 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Luton.

In 2023, the total crimes in High Town were around 1,277 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.15 (year) or 2.68 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Luton.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Luton)CrimesRank (Luton)CrimesRank (Luton)
South429 16,345 14,508 1
Dallow161 31,956 21,750 2
Biscot176 21,935 31,438 3
Wigmore126 51,642 51,361 4
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

High Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (72 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 20259
December 202410
November 20247
October 202410
September 20247
August 20247
July 202413
June 202414
May 202415
April 202424

A total of 193 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20256
December 202419
November 202418
October 202428
September 20248
August 202416
July 202417
June 202434
May 202418
April 202413

A total of 364 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202517
January 202529
December 202432
November 202424
October 202421
September 202434
August 202425
July 202441
June 202472
May 202420
April 202425

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202525
January 202530
December 202446
November 202433
October 202432
September 202433
August 202436
July 202444
June 202486
May 202460
April 202451

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 202410
June 202412
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
January 20254
December 20248
November 202410
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 202410
June 202426
May 20248
April 202411

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
September 20245
August 20248
July 202410
June 202418
May 202416
April 202410

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
April 20246

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242

High Crime Locations High Town in March 2025

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

1. Villa Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Moorland Gardens (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Edward Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Kite Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. The Larches (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dudley Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Plait Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
9. Cross Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Duke Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other crime1

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