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Burglary Rates in South

Luton, East of England, England

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

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South recorded 88 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 58% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

88

5.35 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,051

185.5 per 1,000 residents

58% above the UK average100% above the East of England regional average

How does South rank?

Within Luton

3 of 20 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

87th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

11
7
12
5
7
10
9
11
5
5
2
4
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
864
28%
Other Crime
740
24%
Anti-social Behaviour
513
17%
Vehicle Crime
291
10%
Shoplifting
281
9%
Drug Offences
173
6%
Burglary
88
3%
Robbery
60
2%
Theft from Person
41
1%

Property mix in South

Source: Census 2021 · 6,270 households

Detached 9%Semi-detached 25%Terraced 22%Flats 44%

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

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What this means for South homeowners

Most homes in South 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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