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Crime in Limbury

Limbury had 337 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 84.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 18 Luton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Luton area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

LU3, Luton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Limbury

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84.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 18Luton rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common118 in 3 months

Month by month

117 Mar 123 Apr 107 May 88 Jun 119 Jul 130 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11835%
anti-social behaviour6920%
public order288%
criminal damage268%
theft268%
vehicle crime196%
drugs165%
shoplifting144%

Limbury against Luton

TypeLimbury per 1,000Middle Luton areaChange
Violence29.733.2▼ 13%
Burglary12.4–
Vehicle crime4.84.8▲ 6%
Anti-social behaviour17.420.6▲ 21%
Theft and robbery8.17.6▲ 45%

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%
Warden Hill67.4▲ 15%
Bramingham Park46.9▼ 10%
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 Limbury a safe area?

Limbury had about 84.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 18 Luton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Limbury?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (118), followed by anti-social behaviour (69) and public order (28).