Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU7 · Central Bedfordshire
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dunstable has less crime — 67 vs 154 incidents in February 2026.
Leighton-Linslade recorded notably higher crime than Dunstable in February 2026 — 154 vs 67 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunstable sees higher rates of Burglary (9), while Leighton-Linslade has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dunstable recorded fewer crimes than Leighton-Linslade — 67 vs 154 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Dunstable is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dunstable saw higher rates of Burglary while Leighton-Linslade had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dunstable recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 154).