Crime Rate in High Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Town

The total recorded crimes in High Town, Luton, UK in July 2025 are around 140 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Town crime rate of 3.52 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-9.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
High Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moulton Rise with total crimes: 9
  • Arden Place with total crimes: 8
  • Winch Street 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 areas in the Luton.

    • 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 areas in the Luton.

  • 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 July 2025 the High Town has recorded 140 crimes with crime rate of 3.52 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (High Town)CrimesRank (High Town)CrimesRank (High Town)
South546 16,345 14,508 1
Dallow191 21,956 21,750 2
Biscot175 41,935 31,438 3
Farley186 31,591 61,272 6
Wigmore143 51,642 51,361 4
Challney109 71,311 71,147 7
Saints80 91,132 8933 8
Leagrave85 8989 10910 9
Lewsey79 10999 9829 10
Round Green64 11757 12758 11
Northwell54 15855 11729 12
Sundon Park58 12744 13629 14
Limbury56 13715 15635 13
Crawley54 14721 14597 15
Stopsley42 17570 17493 16
Icknield44 16600 16459 17
Barnfield39 18401 18380 18
Bramingham27 19320 19305 19

High Town 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 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 454 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202553
May 202553
April 202539
March 202526
February 202525
January 202530
December 202446
November 202433
October 202432
September 202433
August 202436

A total of 332 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202530
May 202530
April 202527
March 202524
February 202517
January 202529
December 202432
November 202424
October 202421
September 202434
August 202425

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202513
April 20257
March 20253
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20257
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20259
April 20255
March 20254
February 20259
January 20254
December 20248
November 202410
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 153 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 202512
April 202510
March 20257
February 20259
January 20256
December 202419
November 202418
October 202428
September 20248
August 202416

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

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202517
May 202515
April 202511
March 202510
February 20255
January 20259
December 202410
November 20247
October 202410
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20258
April 20253
March 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations High Town in July 2025

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

1. Moulton Rise (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Arden Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
3. Winch Street (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Moorland Gardens (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1
5. High Town Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Edward Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
7. Duke Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
10. Albion Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1

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