Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK42 · Bedford Borough
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LU1 · Luton
790
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kempston has less crime — 295 vs 790 incidents in April 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Kempston in April 2026 — 790 incidents compared to 295, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kempston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (49), while Luton has more Other theft (70). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kempston recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 295 vs 790 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Luton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kempston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Luton had more Other theft. Overall, Kempston recorded fewer total crimes (295 vs 790).