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Crime in High Town

High Town had 1,063 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 184.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 18 Luton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 122% above the middle Luton area. Crime was level on the three months before.

LU2, Luton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of High Town

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184.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 18Luton rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common334 in 3 months

Month by month

347 Mar 358 Apr 359 May 320 Jun 387 Jul 356 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence33431%
anti-social behaviour17116%
shoplifting15114%
public order828%
vehicle crime707%
theft626%
criminal damage535%
drugs394%

High Town against Luton

TypeHigh Town per 1,000Middle Luton areaChange
Violence57.933.2▲ 3%
Burglary4.52.4▲ 8%
Vehicle crime12.14.8▼ 4%
Anti-social behaviour29.620.6▲ 6%
Theft and robbery20.37.6▲ 7%

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%
Hart Hill83.1▼ 12%
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 High Town a safe area?

High Town had about 184.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 18 Luton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in High Town?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (334), followed by anti-social behaviour (171) and shoplifting (151).