Luton vs Stevenage — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Luton

LU4 · Luton

271

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences105
  • Anti-social behaviour49
  • Drugs21

Stevenage

SG2 · Hertfordshire

163

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Shoplifting30
  • Anti-social behaviour19

Stevenage has less crime — 163 vs 271 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Luton recorded notably higher crime than Stevenage in April 2026 — 271 vs 163 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Drugs (21), while Stevenage has more Shoplifting (30). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Luton or Stevenage safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stevenage recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 163 vs 271 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Luton is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Luton and Stevenage?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Luton saw higher rates of Drugs while Stevenage had more Shoplifting. Overall, Stevenage recorded fewer total crimes (163 vs 271).

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