Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU4 · Luton
259
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SG11 · Hertfordshire
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Standon has less crime — 11 vs 259 incidents in February 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Standon in February 2026 — 259 incidents compared to 11, a 23.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (22), 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 259 incidents. That is 96% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Standon had more Burglary. Overall, Standon recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 259).