Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK42 · Bedford Borough
240
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LU4 · Luton
259
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kempston has less crime — 240 vs 259 incidents in February 2026.
Kempston and Luton recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 240 and 259 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kempston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (40), while Luton has more Criminal damage & arson (22). 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, Kempston recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 240 vs 259 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes. Luton 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kempston recorded fewer total crimes (240 vs 259).