Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU3 · Luton
250
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
MK45 · Central Bedfordshire
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Maulden has less crime — 13 vs 250 incidents in April 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Maulden in April 2026 — 250 incidents compared to 13, a 19.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (22), 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 250 incidents. That is 95% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Maulden had more Drugs. Overall, Maulden recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 250).