Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG15 · Central Bedfordshire
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LU3 · Luton
250
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Arlesey has less crime — 34 vs 250 incidents in April 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Arlesey in April 2026 — 250 incidents compared to 34, a 7.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Arlesey sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Luton has more Criminal damage & arson (22). Arlesey is below the national average while Luton is above, making Arlesey the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Arlesey recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 34 vs 250 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Arlesey is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Arlesey saw higher rates of Drugs while Luton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Arlesey recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 250).