Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG4 · Hertfordshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LU4 · Luton
271
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ippollitts has less crime — 5 vs 271 incidents in April 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Ippollitts in April 2026 — 271 incidents compared to 5, a 54.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ippollitts sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Burglary (1), while Luton has more Violence & sexual offences (105) and Drugs (21). Ippollitts is below the national average while Luton is above, making Ippollitts the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ippollitts recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 5 vs 271 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Ippollitts is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ippollitts saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Burglary while Luton had more Violence & sexual offences and Drugs. Overall, Ippollitts recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 271).