Crime in Sundon Park: statistics, rates and trends
629 crimes were recorded in Sundon Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sundon Park
- Questions about crime in Sundon Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (266), anti-social behaviour (80) and vehicle crime (60) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,123rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Sundon Park | Luton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 629 | 22,028 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.6 | 92.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,661 | 239,090 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sundon Park peaked in the year to August 2019 (719 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (575). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 629 | 72.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 641 | 74.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 643 | 74.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 575 | 66.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 584 | 67.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 624 | 72.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 680 | 78.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 719 | 83.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 717 | 82.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 55 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sundon Park recorded notably more vehicle crime (39% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (40% below) and shoplifting (37% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 220 to 266 and other theft rose from 34 to 41, while shoplifting fell from 65 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 266 | 30.7 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 9.2 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 6.9 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 5.3 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Other theft | 41 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Public order | 38 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Sundon Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Penhill” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Penhill | 37 |
| On or near Five Springs | 36 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 28 |
| On or near The Parade | 23 |
| On or near Honeysuckle Close | 22 |
| On or near Honiton Mews | 22 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Camford Way | 18 |
| On or near Daisy Place | 18 |
| On or near Jasmine Road | 18 |
Of the 549 crimes in Sundon Park with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 80 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 236 | 43.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 198 | 36.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Sundon Park has an estimated population of 8,661 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more children (24%, against 18%), a younger population (14%, against 19%) and less private renting (16%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sundon Park average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Sundon Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sundon Park a safe place to live?
Sundon Park recorded 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,123rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Sundon Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 266 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Sundon Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sundon Park was down 2% on the year before: 629 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 641 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sundon Park?
About 8,661 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sundon Park?
Sundon Park 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.