Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU7 · Central Bedfordshire
155
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LU3 · Luton
250
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leighton-Linslade has less crime — 155 vs 250 incidents in April 2026.
Luton recorded notably higher crime than Leighton-Linslade in April 2026 — 250 vs 155 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leighton-Linslade sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Luton has more Criminal damage & arson (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Leighton-Linslade recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 155 vs 250 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Luton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leighton-Linslade saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Luton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leighton-Linslade recorded fewer total crimes (155 vs 250).