Crime Rates in Luton, ward
Crime Rate
155
155
Average 6/10
* the lower the better
Annual total crime rate in Luton (ward) is 155 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 6 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.
Luton (ward) is located within Medway (borough). Annual total crime rate in Medway (borough) is 109 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 5 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.
Luton, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):
- 2/10 or low
- 3/10 or low
- 4/10 or low
- 5/10 or medium
- 6/10 or medium
- 7/10 or high
Crime rates in Luton (ward) by type
| Crime type | Rate | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68.2 | 6/10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29.5 | 6/10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13.9 | 6/10 |
| Other theft | 9.06 | 5/10 |
| Vehicle crime | 7.18 | 5/10 |
| Public order | 6.31 | 4/10 |
| Drugs | 6.29 | 5/10 |
| Other crime | 5.2 | 6/10 |
| Shoplifting | 3.01 | 3/10 |
| Burglary | 2.49 | 3/10 |
| Possession of weapons | 1.83 | 5/10 |
| Robbery | 1.07 | 3/10 |
| Bicycle theft | 0.675 | 2/10 |
| Theft from the person | 0.578 | 2/10 |
Data source: data.police.uk
Feb 2025 - Jan 2026
Above are annual crime rates in Luton (ward) by crime type.
The figures in grey represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in Luton (ward).
The figures in black indicate the relative ratings of Luton (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.
Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.
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Historical crime rates in Luton (ward), Medway (local authority district) and South East (region)
- Lutonward
- MedwayLAD
- South Eastregion
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Data source: data.police.uk
Feb 2025 - Jan 2026