Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU2 · Luton
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SG11 · Hertfordshire
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Standon has less crime — 11 vs 222 incidents in February 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Standon in February 2026 — 222 incidents compared to 11, a 20.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (25), while Standon has more Burglary (1). Luton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Standon is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Standon recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 11 vs 222 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Standon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Luton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Standon had more Burglary. Overall, Standon recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 222).