Crime Rate in Round Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Round Green

The total recorded crimes in Round Green, Luton, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Round Green crime rate of 1.65 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 Round Green, encompassing approximately 36,461 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Round Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walcot Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Highover Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Round Green?

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

  • Relative to Luton:

    • In 2024, Round Green demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Luton average, with 757 crimes compared to 1333.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Round Green recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

    • In 2023, Round Green had fewer crimes than the Luton average, with 758 crimes compared to 1,074. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Round Green recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Round Green Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Round Green has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 1.65 ranking 14th out of 18 in the Luton, UK

In 2024, the total Round Green crimes were 757. The crime rate of Round Green in 2024 was 20.76 (year) or 1.73 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Luton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Round Green were around 758 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.79 (year) or 1.73 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Luton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Round Green)CrimesRank (Round Green)CrimesRank (Round Green)
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
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

Round Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 202517
February 20254
January 202511
December 20249
November 20248
October 202410
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202524
March 202523
February 202531
January 202522
December 202427
November 202421
October 202419
September 202421
August 202417
July 202428
June 202450
May 202423

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 202510
February 20258
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 202411
September 20245
August 202410
July 202415
June 202428
May 20247

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Round Green in May 2025

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

1. Walcot Avenue (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Highover Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
4. Rosefield Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Talbot Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Cherry Tree Close (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Abbots Wood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Dahlia Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
9. Williton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Yeovil Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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