Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU4 · Luton
259
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Thorn has less crime — 141 vs 259 incidents in February 2026.
Luton recorded notably higher crime than Thorn in February 2026 — 259 vs 141 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (22), while Thorn has more Other theft (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Thorn recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 141 vs 259 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Luton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Luton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Thorn had more Other theft. Overall, Thorn recorded fewer total crimes (141 vs 259).