Crime in Dallow: statistics, rates and trends
872 crimes were recorded in Dallow in the 12 months to August 2026, 85.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (318), anti-social behaviour (118) and vehicle crime (75) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,648th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Dallow | Luton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 872 | 22,028 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.7 | 92.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,174 | 239,090 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Dallow of any year here (872 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 872 | 85.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,014 | 99.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 937 | 92.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 973 | 95.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 987 | 97.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,026 | 100.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,021 | 100.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,000 | 98.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 915 | 89.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 86 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 63 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dallow recorded notably more drugs (2.1 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (48% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (63% below) and public order (29% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 55 to 70, while other theft fell from 146 to 62 and burglary fell from 36 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 318 | 31.3 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 11.6 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 7.4 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Drugs | 69 | 6.8 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Other theft | 62 | 6.1 | 6.4 | -58% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 3.1 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -28% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dallow; the highest is Central, Luton (448.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Saints (57.9).
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Dallow over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (60).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 60 |
| On or near Ashburnham Road | 57 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Road | 54 |
| On or near Harefield Road | 52 |
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near Granville Road | 41 |
| On or near Brantwood Road | 38 |
| On or near Dallow Road | 33 |
| On or near Kingsway | 32 |
| On or near Vestry Close | 31 |
Of the 754 crimes in Dallow with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 118 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 294 | 39.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 271 | 35.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Dallow has an estimated population of 10,174 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (9.4%, against 3.4%), more private renting (50%, against 20%) and more students (15.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dallow average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Dallow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 9.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 50.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Dallow a safe place to live?
Dallow recorded 85.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,648th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Dallow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 318 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Dallow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dallow was down 14% on the year before: 872 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,014 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dallow?
About 10,174 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dallow?
Dallow is policed by Bedfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.