Ickleford vs Luton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ickleford

SG5 · Hertfordshire

27

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Vehicle crime4

Luton

LU4 · Luton

271

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences105
  • Anti-social behaviour49
  • Drugs21

Ickleford has less crime — 27 vs 271 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Luton recorded substantially more crime than Ickleford in April 2026 — 271 incidents compared to 27, a 10.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ickleford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4), while Luton has more Drugs (21). Ickleford is below the national average while Luton is above, making Ickleford the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ickleford or Luton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ickleford recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 27 vs 271 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Ickleford is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ickleford and Luton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ickleford saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Luton had more Drugs. Overall, Ickleford recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 271).

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