Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU3 · Luton
250
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SG11 · Hertfordshire
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Standon has less crime — 10 vs 250 incidents in April 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Standon in April 2026 — 250 incidents compared to 10, a 25.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (22), while Standon has more Vehicle crime (2). 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 April 2026 Police data, Standon recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 10 vs 250 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Standon 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 Standon had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Standon recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 250).