Crime Rate in South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South

The total recorded crimes in South, Luton, UK in July 2025 are around 546 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South crime rate of 3.50 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (157) incidents (17.16% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (68) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (51.16% increase)
South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 35
  • Flowers Way with total crimes: 33
  • B653 with total crimes: 27

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 July 2025 the South has recorded 546 crimes with crime rate of 0.46 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (South)CrimesRank (South)CrimesRank (South)
Dallow191 21,956 21,750 2
Biscot175 41,935 31,438 3
Farley186 31,591 61,272 6
Wigmore143 51,642 51,361 4
High Town140 61,737 41,277 5
Challney109 71,311 71,147 7
Saints80 91,132 8933 8
Leagrave85 8989 10910 9
Lewsey79 10999 9829 10
Round Green64 11757 12758 11
Northwell54 15855 11729 12
Sundon Park58 12744 13629 14
Limbury56 13715 15635 13
Crawley54 14721 14597 15
Stopsley42 17570 17493 16
Icknield44 16600 16459 17
Barnfield39 18401 18380 18
Bramingham27 19320 19305 19

South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 157 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (134 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (85 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 678 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202543
May 202546
April 202564
March 202559
February 202545
January 202549
December 202450
November 202443
October 202473
September 202476
August 202465

A total of 409 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202536
May 202534
April 202532
March 202543
February 202529
January 202528
December 202432
November 202441
October 202440
September 202435
August 202428

A total of 487 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202547
May 202546
April 202546
March 202535
February 202530
January 202527
December 202437
November 202440
October 202441
September 202448
August 202443

A total of 323 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202531
May 202524
April 202528
March 202529
February 202520
January 202519
December 202424
November 202425
October 202420
September 202445
August 202425

A total of 354 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202529
May 202539
April 202519
March 202515
February 202535
January 202534
December 202425
November 202436
October 202427
September 202428
August 202426

A total of 1616 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025157
June 2025134
May 2025159
April 2025140
March 2025121
February 2025118
January 2025120
December 2024123
November 2024130
October 2024117
September 2024132
August 2024165

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 372 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202568
May 202539
April 202530
March 202524
February 202519
January 202524
December 202428
November 202431
October 202427
September 202427
August 202422

A total of 792 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202568
June 202585
May 202553
April 202579
March 202563
February 202549
January 202543
December 202447
November 202468
October 202470
September 202471
August 202496

A total of 159 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202511
May 202518
April 202514
March 20257
February 202515
January 202513
December 20246
November 202413
October 20247
September 202415
August 202424

A total of 112 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202515
May 20257
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 202512
December 20248
November 20248
October 20249
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 131 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202512
April 20258
March 20257
February 202520
January 20258
December 202410
November 202410
October 202414
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 96 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20255
April 202511
March 202512
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 78 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20259
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246

High Crime Locations South in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Flowers Way (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. B653 (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting22
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
4. Peel Street (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences10
Robbery4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs5
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Bridge Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Public order3
Other theft2
8. George Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Drugs1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Other theft8
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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