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Crime in Bury Park

Bury Park had 1,224 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 140.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 18 Luton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 69% above the middle Luton area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

LU1, Luton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bury Park

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140.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 18Luton rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common421 in 3 months

Month by month

383 Mar 420 Apr 402 May 327 Jun 446 Jul 451 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bury Park. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence42134%
anti-social behaviour22218%
shoplifting1028%
public order988%
vehicle crime706%
criminal damage686%
theft625%
drugs514%

Bury Park against Luton

TypeBury Park per 1,000Middle Luton areaChange
Violence48.433.2▼ 6%
Burglary3.42.4▲ 43%
Vehicle crime84.8▼ 3%
Anti-social behaviour25.520.6▲ 31%
Theft and robbery13.37.6▼ 6%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Park Town319.9▲ 14%
High Town184.10%
Luton143.8▲ 6%
Bury Park140.7▲ 2%
Farley Hill118.4▲ 9%
Round Green70.9▼ 14%
Biscot67.5▲ 5%
See every Luton area ranked on the crime in Luton page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bury Park a safe area?

Bury Park had about 140.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 18 Luton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bury Park?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (421), followed by anti-social behaviour (222) and shoplifting (102).