Luton
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Luton safe?
Crime in Luton is about the same as the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Luton has 7.2 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Luton is on the safer side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6.9 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 8.6 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 8.4 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 7317 52%
- Vehicle crime 1918 14%
- Public order 1692 12%
- Other theft 1601 11%
- Criminal damage and arson 1516 11%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Luton has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Luton has little history of flooding. 1% of the city has a more serious history.
- Little flooding 93%
- Some flooding 6%
- More flooding 1%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to 4% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Luton.
LutonNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake No recent tremors recorded nearby.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Luton?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Luton is currently Low.
How does crime in Luton compare with England?
Crime in Luton is about the same as the England rate. Luton has 7.2 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Luton is safe?
No. These figures are for Luton as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Luton?
This Luton page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report