Crime Rate in Saints: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saints

The total recorded crimes in Saints, Luton, UK in March 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saints crime rate of 1.62 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 Saints, encompassing approximately 54,961 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
Saints Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Galliard Close with total crimes: 6
  • Bishopscote Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Saints?

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

  • Relative to Luton:

    • In 2024, Saints demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Luton average, with 1132 crimes compared to 1333.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Saints witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Saints had fewer crimes than the Luton average, with 933 crimes compared to 1,074. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Saints witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Saints Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Saints has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 1.62 ranking 7th out of 18 in the Luton, UK

In 2024, the total Saints crimes were 1,132. The crime rate of Saints in 2024 was 20.60 (year) or 1.72 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Luton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Saints were around 933 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.98 (year) or 1.41 (month) ranking 8 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
High Town87 81,737 41,277 5
Farley128 41,591 61,272 6
Challney111 61,311 71,147 7
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

Saints Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202514
January 20256
December 202413
November 20248
October 20245
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 135 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20257
January 20255
December 202415
November 202412
October 202411
September 202411
August 20246
July 202412
June 202420
May 20249
April 20249

A total of 402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202539
January 202531
December 202427
November 202435
October 202437
September 202428
August 202432
July 202430
June 202460
May 202424
April 202426

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 202510
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
April 20249

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
January 202511
December 202415
November 20248
October 20247
September 202413
August 202424
July 202416
June 202442
May 202414
April 202411

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 202510
December 202410
November 20248
October 202414
September 202417
August 202414
July 20248
June 202430
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
April 20247

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Saints in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Other theft14
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Galliard Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Bishopscote Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Thorneycroft Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Sherwood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Fitzroy Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Liddel Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Varna Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
9. Austin Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. St Mildreds Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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