Crime in Sundon Park: statistics, rates and trends
618 crimes were recorded in Sundon Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sundon Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Sundon Park
- Types of crime in Sundon Park
- Sundon Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sundon Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sundon Park
- Population and deprivation in Sundon Park
- Questions about crime in Sundon Park
- About this data
618 crimes were recorded in Sundon Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 257 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sundon Park has the 2,170th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sundon Park | Luton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 618 | 22,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.4 | 92.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,661 | 239,090 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sundon Park was highest in the year to July 2019 (716 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (561). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 618 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 647 | 74.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 651 | 75.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 561 | 64.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 580 | 67.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 659 | 76.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 675 | 77.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 716 | 82.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 708 | 81.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sundon Park 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.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+18%) and other theft (+17%). The largest falls were in burglary (-76%) and shoplifting (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 257 | 29.7 | 0.87 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 9.2 | 0.60 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 6.8 | 1.38 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 5.1 | 0.75 | +10% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.8 | 0.76 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 4.7 | 0.57 | -38% |
| Public order | 37 | 4.3 | 0.64 | -10% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.1 | 0.64 | +6% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.6 | 0.77 | -12% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.0 | 0.77 | +29% |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.8 | 0.23 | -76% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.59 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.42 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sundon Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sundon Park recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 41.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sundon Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sundon Park recorded 80 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 9% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sundon Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sundon Park recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sundon Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sundon Park recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sundon Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sundon Park recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sundon Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sundon Park recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sundon Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sundon Park recorded 37 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 down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sundon Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sundon Park recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sundon Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sundon Park recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sundon Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sundon Park recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sundon Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sundon Park recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 76% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sundon Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sundon Park recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sundon Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sundon Park recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sundon Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sundon Park recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sundon Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sundon Park.
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 Sundon Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Five Springs | 34 |
| On or near Penhill | 32 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 26 |
| On or near The Parade | 23 |
| On or near Daisy Place | 22 |
| On or near Honiton Mews | 19 |
| On or near Camford Way | 18 |
| On or near Jasmine Road | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Honeysuckle Close | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sundon Park 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 | 234 | 37.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 200 | 32.4% |
| Not recorded | 80 | 12.9% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 6.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Sundon Park has an estimated population of 8,661. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sundon Park sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sundon Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.9% |
| Social rented homes | 20.4% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Sundon Park a safe place to live?
Sundon Park recorded 71.4 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 Sundon Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Sundon Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sundon Park was down 4% on the year before: 618 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 647 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sundon Park?
Sundon Park 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 Sundon Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.