Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG15 · Central Bedfordshire
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LU4 · Luton
271
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Arlesey has less crime — 34 vs 271 incidents in April 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Arlesey in April 2026 — 271 incidents compared to 34, a 8.0x difference. 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 271 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Arlesey is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Arlesey's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) while Luton's was Violence & sexual offences (105 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.