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Crime in Luton

Luton had 3,453 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 143.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 18 Luton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 73% above the middle Luton area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

LU1, Luton · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Luton

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143.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 18Luton rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common1111 in 3 months

Month by month

1006 Mar 1138 Apr 1115 May 1078 Jun 1221 Jul 1154 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Luton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1,11132%
anti-social behaviour62418%
public order2628%
vehicle crime2608%
shoplifting2477%
criminal damage2166%
theft2116%
drugs1585%

Luton against Luton

TypeLuton per 1,000Middle Luton areaChange
Violence46.333.2▼ 7%
Burglary3.92.4▲ 38%
Vehicle crime10.84.8▲ 15%
Anti-social behaviour2620.6▲ 34%
Theft and robbery157.6▲ 4%

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%
New Town191.9▲ 16%
High Town184.10%
Luton143.8▲ 6%
Bury Park140.7▲ 2%
Farley Hill118.4▲ 9%
Hart Hill83.1▼ 12%
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 Luton a safe area?

Luton had about 143.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 18 Luton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Luton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (1111), followed by anti-social behaviour (624) and public order (262).