Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG4 · Hertfordshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LU4 · Luton
259
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Ippollitts has less crime — 12 vs 259 incidents in February 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Ippollitts in February 2026 — 259 incidents compared to 12, a 21.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ippollitts sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3) and Public order (2), while Luton has more Violence & sexual offences (113) and Criminal damage & arson (22). Ippollitts is below the national average while Luton is above, making Ippollitts the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ippollitts recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 12 vs 259 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Ippollitts is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ippollitts saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Public order while Luton had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ippollitts recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 259).