Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG15 · Central Bedfordshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU3 · Luton
258
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Arlesey has less crime — 20 vs 258 incidents in February 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Arlesey in February 2026 — 258 incidents compared to 20, a 12.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Arlesey sees higher rates of Burglary (4), while Luton has more Criminal damage & arson (24). 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 258 incidents. That is 92% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Arlesey recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 258).