Crime in Vauxhall, Luton: statistics, rates and trends
456 crimes were recorded in Vauxhall, Luton in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Vauxhall, Luton at a glance
- Crime trends in Vauxhall, Luton
- Types of crime in Vauxhall, Luton
- Vauxhall, Luton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Vauxhall, Luton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Vauxhall, Luton
- Demographics of Vauxhall, Luton
- Questions about crime in Vauxhall, Luton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (174), anti-social behaviour (72) and criminal damage and arson (49) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,723rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Vauxhall, Luton | Luton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 456 | 22,028 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.4 | 92.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,946 | 239,090 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Vauxhall, Luton of any year here (456 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 456 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 546 | 68.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 497 | 62.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 533 | 67.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 508 | 63.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 479 | 60.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 566 | 71.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 670 | 84.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 554 | 69.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (47% below) and other theft (41% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft fell from 44 to 30 and vehicle crime fell from 65 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 21.9 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 9.1 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 5.9 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -32% |
| Public order | 28 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Vauxhall, Luton.
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Vauxhall, Luton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kimpton Road” (80).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kimpton Road | 80 |
| On or near Armstrong Road | 42 |
| On or near Brendon Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Harrowden Road | 23 |
| On or near Chertsey Close | 17 |
| On or near Norfolk Road | 16 |
| On or near Buchanan Drive | 15 |
| On or near Ketton Close | 14 |
| On or near Summers Road | 14 |
| On or near Durham Road | 13 |
Of the 384 crimes in Vauxhall, Luton with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 72 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 161 | 41.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 142 | 37.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 6.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
Vauxhall, Luton has an estimated population of 7,946 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.3%, against 17.1%), a younger population (11%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Vauxhall, Luton average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Vauxhall, Luton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Vauxhall, Luton a safe place to live?
Vauxhall, Luton recorded 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,723rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Vauxhall, Luton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 174 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (72).
Is crime in Vauxhall, Luton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Vauxhall, Luton was down 16% on the year before: 456 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 546 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Vauxhall, Luton?
About 7,946 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Vauxhall, Luton?
Vauxhall, Luton 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.