Crime Rate in Limbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Limbury

The total recorded crimes in Limbury, Luton, UK in May 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Limbury crime rate of 2.53 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 Limbury, encompassing approximately 24,459 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Limbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Pleasant Road with total crimes: 6
  • Garden Court with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Limbury?

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

  • Relative to Luton:

    • In 2024, Limbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Luton average, with 715 crimes compared to 1333.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Limbury recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

    • In 2023, Limbury had fewer crimes than the Luton average, with 635 crimes compared to 1,074. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Limbury recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Luton, Limbury has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Limbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Limbury has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 2.53 ranking 13th out of 18 in the Luton, UK

In 2024, the total Limbury crimes were 715. The crime rate of Limbury in 2024 was 29.23 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Luton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Limbury were around 635 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.96 (year) or 2.16 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Luton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Limbury)CrimesRank (Limbury)CrimesRank (Limbury)
South489 16,345 14,508 1
Dallow190 21,956 21,750 2
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
Sundon Park59 15744 13629 14
Stopsley47 17570 17493 16
Icknield50 16600 16459 17
Barnfield37 18401 18380 18
Bramingham27 19320 19305 19

Limbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20252
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202522
March 202520
February 202524
January 202520
December 202414
November 202418
October 202420
September 202432
August 202412
July 202412
June 202448
May 202421

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202513
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
September 202411
August 202417
July 202412
June 202420
May 202416

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20258
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20249
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246

High Crime Locations Limbury in May 2025

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

1. Mount Pleasant Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Garden Court (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
4. Rydal Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Viscount Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Mallard Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. Catsbrook Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Lamorna Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
10. Westmorland Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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