Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK42 · Bedford Borough
238
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LU2 · Luton
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Luton has less crime — 222 vs 238 incidents in February 2026.
Kempston and Luton recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 238 and 222 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kempston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (40), while Luton has more Vehicle crime (25). 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 February 2026 Police data, Luton recorded fewer crimes than Kempston — 222 vs 238 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes. Kempston is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kempston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Luton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Luton recorded fewer total crimes (222 vs 238).