Crime in Round Green: statistics, rates and trends
748 crimes were recorded in Round Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Round Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Round Green
- Types of crime in Round Green
- Round Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Round Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Round Green
- Population and deprivation in Round Green
- Questions about crime in Round Green
- About this data
748 crimes were recorded in Round Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 282 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Round Green has the 2,388th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Round Green | Luton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 748 | 22,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.2 | 92.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,294 | 239,090 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Round Green was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,215 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (703). Over the whole period it fell 38%, 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 | 748 | 66.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 703 | 62.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 793 | 70.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 820 | 72.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 747 | 66.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 821 | 72.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,068 | 94.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,178 | 104.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,215 | 107.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
| August 2025 | 70 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Round Green 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. The largest increases were in drugs (+110%) and burglary (+50%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 282 | 25.0 | 0.73 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 11.9 | 0.77 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 5.5 | 0.81 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 5.5 | 1.11 | -44% |
| Public order | 49 | 4.3 | 0.65 | +0% |
| Other theft | 45 | 4.0 | 0.62 | +25% |
| Drugs | 42 | 3.7 | 1.14 | +110% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.2 | 0.90 | +50% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.3 | 0.63 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.1 | 1.09 | +71% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.39 | +200% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 0.02 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Round Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Round Green recorded 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 37.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Round Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Round Green recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Round Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Round Green recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Round Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Round Green recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Round Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Round Green recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Round Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Round Green recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Round Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Round Green recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 110% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Round Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Round Green recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Round Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Round Green recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Round Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Round Green recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Round Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Round Green recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Round Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Round Green recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Round Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Round Green recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Round Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Round Green.
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 Round Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 53 |
| On or near Crescent Rise | 31 |
| On or near Whitecroft Road | 30 |
| On or near Farnley Grove | 28 |
| On or near Moulton Rise | 26 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Close | 25 |
| On or near Abbots Wood Road | 24 |
| On or near Highover Close | 24 |
| On or near Oak Tree Row | 24 |
| On or near Taunton Avenue | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Round Green 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 | 253 | 33.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 214 | 28.6% |
| Not recorded | 134 | 17.9% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 6.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Round Green has an estimated population of 11,294. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Round Green sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Round Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.6% |
| Social rented homes | 15.7% |
| Private rented homes | 30.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.0% |
Is Round Green a safe place to live?
Round Green recorded 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Round Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (134).
Is crime in Round Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Round Green was up 6% on the year before: 748 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 703 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Round Green?
Round Green 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 Round Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.