Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU1 · Luton
665
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LU3 · Luton
258
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Luton has less crime — 258 vs 665 incidents in February 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Luton in February 2026 — 665 incidents compared to 258, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Drugs (58), while Luton has more Criminal damage & arson (24). 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 Luton — 258 vs 665 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Luton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Luton saw higher rates of Drugs while Luton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Luton recorded fewer total crimes (258 vs 665).