Crime in Saints: statistics, rates and trends
806 crimes were recorded in Saints in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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806 crimes were recorded in Saints in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 333 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Saints has the 2,700th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Saints | Luton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 806 | 22,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.7 | 92.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,965 | 239,090 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Saints was highest in the year to July 2018 (861 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (682). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 806 | 57.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 806 | 57.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 682 | 48.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 739 | 52.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 733 | 52.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 840 | 60.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 763 | 54.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 779 | 55.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 861 | 61.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 79 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
| August 2025 | 75 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Saints 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 possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in drugs (+81%) and other theft (+44%). The largest falls were in burglary (-46%) and vehicle crime (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 333 | 23.8 | 0.70 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 9.2 | 0.60 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 5.7 | 0.83 | -4% |
| Public order | 50 | 3.6 | 0.54 | +16% |
| Other theft | 49 | 3.5 | 0.55 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 3.2 | 0.64 | -39% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.7 | 0.83 | +81% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.5 | 0.71 | -32% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.2 | 1.25 | +42% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.1 | 0.30 | -46% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.1 | 0.13 | +200% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.7 | 0.53 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.21 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.17 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Saints
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Saints recorded 333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 41.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Saints
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Saints recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Saints
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Saints recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Saints
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Saints recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Saints
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Saints recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Saints
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Saints recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Saints
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Saints recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Saints
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Saints recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Saints
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Saints recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Saints
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Saints recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Saints
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Saints recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Saints
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Saints recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Saints
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Saints recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Saints
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Saints recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Saints, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Saints.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Saints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscot | 701 | 61.6 | +7% |
| Beech Hill | 1,199 | 78.0 | +35% |
| Barnfield | 464 | 45.8 | -21% |
| Challney | 1,331 | 74.2 | +29% |
| Northwell | 1,103 | 68.8 | +19% |
| Bramingham | 872 | 60.5 | +5% |
| Dallow | 860 | 84.5 | +46% |
| High Town | 1,354 | 108.6 | +88% |
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 Saints over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Varna Close | 34 |
| On or near Cuffley Close | 27 |
| On or near Galliard Close | 24 |
| On or near Rondini Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Shervington Grove | 21 |
| On or near St Winifreds Avenue | 21 |
| On or near St Augustine Avenue | 20 |
| On or near St Bernard'S Close | 20 |
| On or near Bristol Road | 19 |
| On or near Mallard Gardens | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Saints 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 | 300 | 37.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 206 | 25.6% |
| Not recorded | 128 | 15.9% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Saints has an estimated population of 13,965. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Saints sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Saints |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% |
| Private rented homes | 30.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
Is Saints a safe place to live?
Saints recorded 57.7 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 Saints?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (128).
Is crime in Saints going up or down?
Recorded crime in Saints was almost unchanged on the year before: 806 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 806 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Saints?
Saints 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 Saints. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.