Crime Rate in Sundon Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sundon Park

The total recorded crimes in Sundon Park, Luton, UK in July 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sundon Park crime rate of 2.59 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Sundon Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Parade with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Ranock Close 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 July 2025 the Sundon Park has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 2.59 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sundon Park)CrimesRank (Sundon Park)CrimesRank (Sundon Park)
South546 16,345 14,508 1
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
Limbury56 13715 15635 13
Crawley54 14721 14597 15
Stopsley42 17570 17493 16
Icknield44 16600 16459 17
Barnfield39 18401 18380 18
Bramingham27 19320 19305 19

Sundon Park 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 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202519
May 202516
April 20257
March 202517
February 202520
January 202513
December 202423
November 202421
October 202423
September 202425
August 202417

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202510
April 20259
March 202511
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
August 20242

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202515
May 202515
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 202413
October 20244
September 202413
August 20245

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Sundon Park in July 2025

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

1. The Parade (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ranock Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Jasmine Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Five Springs (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Hillary Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Penhill (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Berry Leys (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rossfold Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Robbery2

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