Crime Rate in South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South

The total recorded crimes in South, Luton, UK in May 2025 are around 489 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South crime rate of 3.13 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (159) incidents (13.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (-32.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-28.12% decrease)
South Crime Hotspots

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

  • B653 with total crimes: 26
  • Flowers Way with total crimes: 22
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22

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 areas in the Luton.

    • 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 areas in the Luton.

  • 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 May 2025 the South has recorded 489 crimes with crime rate of 0.89 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South)CrimesRank (South)CrimesRank (South)
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
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

South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (159 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (140 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (79 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 849 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202564
March 202559
February 202545
January 202549
December 202450
November 202443
October 202473
September 202476
August 202465
July 202449
June 2024158
May 202472

A total of 187 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202514
March 20257
February 202515
January 202513
December 20246
November 202413
October 20247
September 202415
August 202424
July 202421
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 466 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202532
March 202543
February 202529
January 202528
December 202432
November 202441
October 202440
September 202435
August 202428
July 202420
June 202466
May 202438

A total of 381 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202519
March 202515
February 202535
January 202534
December 202425
November 202436
October 202427
September 202428
August 202426
July 202418
June 202452
May 202427

A total of 418 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202530
March 202524
February 202519
January 202524
December 202428
November 202431
October 202427
September 202427
August 202422
July 202423
June 202484
May 202440

A total of 568 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202546
March 202535
February 202530
January 202527
December 202437
November 202440
October 202441
September 202448
August 202443
July 202446
June 202482
May 202447

A total of 181 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20257
February 202520
January 20258
December 202410
November 202410
October 202414
September 202413
August 202411
July 202412
June 202434
May 202422

A total of 1929 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 148.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 290 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025159
April 2025140
March 2025121
February 2025118
January 2025120
December 2024123
November 2024130
October 2024117
September 2024132
August 2024165
July 2024151
June 2024290
May 2024163

A total of 353 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202528
March 202529
February 202520
January 202519
December 202424
November 202425
October 202420
September 202445
August 202425
July 202422
June 202444
May 202428

A total of 106 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 202512
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 120 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 202512
December 20248
November 20248
October 20249
September 202410
August 20249
July 20249
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 915 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 70.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202579
March 202563
February 202549
January 202543
December 202447
November 202468
October 202470
September 202471
August 202496
July 202476
June 2024134
May 202466

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 93 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20259
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202424
May 20247

High Crime Locations South in May 2025

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

1. B653 (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting19
Public order3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Flowers Way (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences11
Drugs5
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total18
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Bridge Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft4
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
7. George Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Other theft1
9. Peel Street (Map)
Total14
Public order4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1

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