Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG15 · Central Bedfordshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU1 · Luton
665
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Arlesey has less crime — 20 vs 665 incidents in February 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Arlesey in February 2026 — 665 incidents compared to 20, a 33.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Arlesey sees higher rates of Burglary (4), while Luton has more Drugs (58). Arlesey is below the national average while Luton is above, making Arlesey the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Arlesey recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 20 vs 665 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Arlesey is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Arlesey saw higher rates of Burglary while Luton had more Drugs. Overall, Arlesey recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 665).