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Crime in Park Town

Park Town had 1,148 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 319.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 18 Luton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 285% above the middle Luton area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

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

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319.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 18Luton rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common304 in 3 months

Month by month

324 Mar 331 Apr 353 May 394 Jun 392 Jul 362 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence30426%
anti-social behaviour16414%
shoplifting12611%
public order1029%
vehicle crime1029%
theft837%
criminal damage686%
drugs585%

Park Town against Luton

TypePark Town per 1,000Middle Luton areaChange
Violence84.733.2▼ 12%
Burglary9.22.4▲ 83%
Vehicle crime28.44.8▲ 29%
Anti-social behaviour45.720.6▲ 78%
Theft and robbery43.87.6▲ 9%

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 Park Town a safe area?

Park Town had about 319.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 18 Luton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Park Town?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (304), followed by anti-social behaviour (164) and shoplifting (126).