Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU3 · Luton
258
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LU4 · Luton
259
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Luton has less crime — 258 vs 259 incidents in February 2026.
Luton and Luton recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 258 and 259 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 — 258 vs 259 incidents. That is 0% fewer crimes. Luton is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Luton recorded 112 incidents of this type vs 113 in Luton. Total crime levels were broadly similar.