Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU3 · Luton
250
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SG8 · Cambridgeshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Melbourn has less crime — 45 vs 250 incidents in April 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Melbourn in April 2026 — 250 incidents compared to 45, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (22), while Melbourn has more Other theft (4). Luton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Melbourn is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Melbourn recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 45 vs 250 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Melbourn 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 Melbourn had more Other theft. Overall, Melbourn recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 250).