Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU1 · Luton
790
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
MK45 · Central Bedfordshire
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Maulden has less crime — 13 vs 790 incidents in April 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Maulden in April 2026 — 790 incidents compared to 13, a 60.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Other theft (70), while Maulden has more Drugs (2). Luton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Maulden is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Maulden recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 13 vs 790 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Maulden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Luton saw higher rates of Other theft while Maulden had more Drugs. Overall, Maulden recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 790).