Crime Rate in Sundon Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sundon Park

The total recorded crimes in Sundon Park, Luton, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sundon Park crime rate of 2.63 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 Sundon Park, encompassing approximately 22,409 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (650.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Sundon Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Parade with total crimes: 15
  • Bramhanger Acre with total crimes: 4
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Sundon Park?

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

  • Relative to Luton:

    • In 2024, Sundon Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Luton average, with 744 crimes compared to 1333.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sundon Park recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

    • In 2023, Sundon Park had fewer crimes than the Luton average, with 629 crimes compared to 1,074. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sundon Park recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sundon Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sundon Park has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 2.63 ranking 15th out of 18 in the Luton, UK

In 2024, the total Sundon Park crimes were 744. The crime rate of Sundon Park in 2024 was 33.20 (year) or 2.77 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Luton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sundon Park were around 629 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.07 (year) or 2.34 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Luton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sundon Park)CrimesRank (Sundon Park)CrimesRank (Sundon Park)
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
Round Green60 14757 12758 11
Crawley65 11721 14597 15
Limbury62 13715 15635 13
Stopsley47 17570 17493 16
Icknield50 16600 16459 17
Barnfield37 18401 18380 18
Bramingham27 19320 19305 19

Sundon Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 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 (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 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 (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20257
March 202517
February 202520
January 202513
December 202423
November 202421
October 202423
September 202425
August 202417
July 202425
June 202450
May 202424

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20248
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 202413
October 20244
September 202413
August 20245
July 20243
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 202511
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 202413
July 202410
June 202448
May 202413

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Sundon Park in May 2025

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

1. The Parade (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bramhanger Acre (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Vehicle crime1
3. Park Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
4. Five Springs (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hillary Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Dencora Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Edgehill Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Copse Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Honeysuckle Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Honiton Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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