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Crime in Leagrave

Leagrave had 334 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 74.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 18 Luton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% below the middle Luton area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

LU4, Luton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Leagrave

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74.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 18Luton rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common155 in 3 months

Month by month

122 Mar 117 Apr 121 May 109 Jun 116 Jul 109 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15546%
anti-social behaviour5717%
theft247%
criminal damage227%
public order206%
vehicle crime154%
burglary124%
other crime113%

Leagrave against Luton

TypeLeagrave per 1,000Middle Luton areaChange
Violence34.433.2▲ 15%
Burglary2.72.40%
Vehicle crime3.34.8▼ 48%
Anti-social behaviour12.720.6▲ 4%
Theft and robbery7.17.6▲ 23%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Marsh Farm94.2▼ 3%
Limbury84.9▼ 3%
Leagrave74.1▼ 7%
Sundon Park68.5▼ 16%
Biscot67.5▲ 5%
Lewsey Farm66.30%
Chaul End59.1▼ 9%
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 Leagrave a safe area?

Leagrave had about 74.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 18 Luton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Leagrave?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (155), followed by anti-social behaviour (57) and theft (24).