Crime in Dallow: statistics, rates and trends
860 crimes were recorded in Dallow in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
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860 crimes were recorded in Dallow in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 307 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dallow has the 1,677th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dallow | Luton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 860 | 22,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.5 | 92.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,174 | 239,090 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dallow was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,072 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (860). Over the whole period it fell 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 860 | 84.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,028 | 101.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 965 | 94.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 955 | 93.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 961 | 94.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,072 | 105.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 995 | 97.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,010 | 99.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 893 | 87.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 74 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dallow over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, drugs, possession of weapons.
The largest falls were in other theft (-50%) and vehicle crime (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 307 | 30.2 | 0.88 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 10.3 | 0.67 | -24% |
| Other theft | 74 | 7.3 | 1.14 | -50% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 7.1 | 1.44 | -29% |
| Drugs | 68 | 6.7 | 2.04 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 6.3 | 0.93 | +8% |
| Public order | 52 | 5.1 | 0.77 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 3.2 | 0.39 | +3% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.9 | 0.81 | -15% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.8 | 0.84 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.3 | 1.32 | -7% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.3 | 0.95 | +160% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.7 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.60 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dallow
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dallow recorded 307 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dallow
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dallow recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dallow
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dallow recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dallow
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dallow recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dallow
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dallow recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dallow
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dallow recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dallow
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dallow recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dallow
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dallow recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dallow
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dallow recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dallow
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dallow recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dallow
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dallow recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dallow
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dallow recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dallow
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dallow recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dallow
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dallow recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dallow, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dallow.
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Dallow over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ashburnham Road | 62 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 61 |
| On or near Harefield Road | 58 |
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Road | 47 |
| On or near Granville Road | 40 |
| On or near Dallow Road | 32 |
| On or near Vestry Close | 31 |
| On or near Brantwood Road | 30 |
| On or near A5065 | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dallow over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 287 | 33.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 280 | 32.6% |
| Not recorded | 105 | 12.2% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 7.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Dallow has an estimated population of 10,174. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dallow sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dallow |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.4% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% |
| Private rented homes | 50.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.5% |
Is Dallow a safe place to live?
Dallow recorded 84.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Dallow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 307 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (105).
Is crime in Dallow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dallow was down 16% on the year before: 860 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,028 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dallow?
Dallow is policed by Bedfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Dallow. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.