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Burglary Rates in Central

Luton, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Central recorded 187 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 154% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

187

8.57 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

6,551

300.1 per 1,000 residents

154% above the UK average220% above the East of England regional average

How does Central rank?

Within Luton

1 of 20 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

97th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

18
14
20
15
18
17
15
27
12
12
11
8
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
1967
30%
Other Crime
1610
25%
Shoplifting
900
14%
Anti-social Behaviour
810
12%
Drug Offences
424
6%
Vehicle Crime
359
5%
Burglary
187
3%
Robbery
152
2%
Theft from Person
142
2%

Property mix in Central

Source: Census 2021 · 9,218 households

Detached 4%Semi-detached 7%Terraced 14%Flats 75%

The most common property type in Central is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Central homeowners

Most homes in Central are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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