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Crime in New Town

New Town had 842 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 191.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 18 Luton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 131% above the middle Luton area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

LU1, Luton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of New Town

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191.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 18Luton rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common256 in 3 months

Month by month

211 Mar 238 Apr 279 May 306 Jun 287 Jul 249 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence25630%
anti-social behaviour16019%
vehicle crime8710%
public order658%
theft627%
criminal damage557%
drugs476%
burglary344%

New Town against Luton

TypeNew Town per 1,000Middle Luton areaChange
Violence58.333.2▼ 10%
Burglary7.72.4▲ 89%
Vehicle crime19.84.8▲ 26%
Anti-social behaviour36.520.6▲ 88%
Theft and robbery21.97.6▼ 3%

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 New Town a safe area?

New Town had about 191.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 18 Luton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in New Town?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (256), followed by anti-social behaviour (160) and vehicle crime (87).