Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU1 · Luton
790
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LU4 · Luton
271
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Luton has less crime — 271 vs 790 incidents in April 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Luton in April 2026 — 790 incidents compared to 271, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Other theft (70), while Luton has more Drugs (21). 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 April 2026 Police data, Luton recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 271 vs 790 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Luton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Luton saw higher rates of Other theft while Luton had more Drugs. Overall, Luton recorded fewer total crimes (271 vs 790).