Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU3 · Luton
250
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LU4 · Luton
271
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Luton has less crime — 250 vs 271 incidents in April 2026.
Luton and Luton recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 250 and 271 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (22), 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 — 250 vs 271 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Luton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Luton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Luton had more Drugs. Overall, Luton recorded fewer total crimes (250 vs 271).