Kempston Rural vs Luton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Kempston Rural

MK43 · Bedford Borough

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Luton

LU1 · Luton

790

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences274
  • Anti-social behaviour107
  • Other theft70

Kempston Rural has less crime — 2 vs 790 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Luton recorded substantially more crime than Kempston Rural in April 2026 — 790 incidents compared to 2, a 395.0x difference. Kempston Rural is below the national average while Luton is above, making Kempston Rural the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kempston Rural or Luton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kempston Rural recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 2 vs 790 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Kempston Rural is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Kempston Rural and Luton?

In April 2026, Kempston Rural's top crime category was Other theft (1 incidents) while Luton's was Violence & sexual offences (274 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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