Crime Rate in South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South

The total recorded crimes in South, Luton, UK in March 2025 are around 429 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South crime rate of 2.75 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 South, encompassing approximately 156,073 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (121) incidents (2.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (63) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (31.11% increase)
South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 42
  • Flowers Way with total crimes: 23
  • Osborne Road with total crimes: 15

How safe is South?

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

  • Relative to Luton:

    • In 2024, South reported a higher crime volume than the Luton average, with 6,345 crimes compared to 1,333. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, South witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Luton average, with 4,508 crimes compared to 1,074. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, South witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the South has recorded 429 crimes with crime rate of 1.24 ranking 1th out of 18 in the Luton, UK

In 2024, the total South crimes were 6,345. The crime rate of South in 2024 was 40.65 (year) or 3.39 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Luton.

In 2023, the total crimes in South were around 4,508 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.88 (year) or 2.41 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Luton.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Luton)CrimesRank (Luton)CrimesRank (Luton)
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
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

South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (121 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (63 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 118 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (120 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 123 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (130 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (117 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (73 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (132 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (76 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (165 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (96 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 151 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 76 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (290 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (158 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (163 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (72 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (142 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (82 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 793 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202559
February 202545
January 202549
December 202450
November 202443
October 202473
September 202476
August 202465
July 202449
June 2024158
May 202472
April 202454

A total of 1772 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 147.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 290 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025121
February 2025118
January 2025120
December 2024123
November 2024130
October 2024117
September 2024132
August 2024165
July 2024151
June 2024290
May 2024163
April 2024142

A total of 343 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202535
January 202534
December 202425
November 202436
October 202427
September 202428
August 202426
July 202418
June 202452
May 202427
April 202420

A total of 377 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202519
January 202524
December 202428
November 202431
October 202427
September 202427
August 202422
July 202423
June 202484
May 202440
April 202428

A total of 516 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202530
January 202527
December 202437
November 202440
October 202441
September 202448
August 202443
July 202446
June 202482
May 202447
April 202440

A total of 326 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202520
January 202519
December 202424
November 202425
October 202420
September 202445
August 202425
July 202422
June 202444
May 202428
April 202425

A total of 173 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202515
January 202513
December 20246
November 202413
October 20247
September 202415
August 202424
July 202421
June 202422
May 202412
April 202418

A total of 865 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202563
February 202549
January 202543
December 202447
November 202468
October 202470
September 202471
August 202496
July 202476
June 2024134
May 202466
April 202482

A total of 94 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 202414
May 202412
April 20244

A total of 429 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202529
January 202528
December 202432
November 202441
October 202440
September 202435
August 202428
July 202420
June 202466
May 202438
April 202429

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 177 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202520
January 20258
December 202410
November 202410
October 202414
September 202413
August 202411
July 202412
June 202434
May 202422
April 202416

A total of 90 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20259
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202424
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 112 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 202512
December 20248
November 20248
October 20249
September 202410
August 20249
July 20249
June 202420
May 202412
April 20247

High Crime Locations South in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting31
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
2. Flowers Way (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Osborne Road (Map)
Total15
Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. B653 (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Public order3
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Bridge Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Peel Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Ann'S Road (Map)
Total9
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. George Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1

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