Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU2 · Luton
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LU4 · Luton
259
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Luton has less crime — 222 vs 259 incidents in February 2026.
Luton saw somewhat more crime than Luton in February 2026 (259 vs 222 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (25), while Luton has more Criminal damage & arson (22). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Luton recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 222 vs 259 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Luton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Luton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Luton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Luton recorded fewer total crimes (222 vs 259).