Crime in Vauxhall, Luton: statistics, rates and trends
463 crimes were recorded in Vauxhall, Luton in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Vauxhall, Luton
- Questions about crime in Vauxhall, Luton
- About this data
463 crimes were recorded in Vauxhall, Luton in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 177 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Vauxhall, Luton has the 2,670th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Vauxhall, Luton | Luton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 463 | 22,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.3 | 92.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,946 | 239,090 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Vauxhall, Luton was highest in the year to July 2019 (673 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (463). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 463 | 58.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 531 | 66.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 498 | 62.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 544 | 68.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 496 | 62.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 495 | 62.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 566 | 71.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 673 | 84.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 554 | 69.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 50 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Vauxhall, Luton 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 public order (+16%). The largest falls were in other theft (-34%) and anti-social behaviour (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 177 | 22.3 | 0.65 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 8.7 | 0.57 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 6.4 | 1.30 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 6.2 | 0.91 | -6% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.6 | 0.57 | -34% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.6 | 0.55 | +16% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.1 | 0.60 | +21% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.9 | 0.58 | +50% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.48 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.04 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.9 | 0.11 | -22% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | -71% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Vauxhall, Luton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Vauxhall, Luton recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 38.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Vauxhall, Luton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Vauxhall, Luton recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Vauxhall, Luton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Vauxhall, Luton recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Vauxhall, Luton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Vauxhall, Luton recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Vauxhall, Luton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Vauxhall, Luton recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Vauxhall, Luton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Vauxhall, Luton recorded 29 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 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Vauxhall, Luton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Vauxhall, Luton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Vauxhall, Luton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Vauxhall, Luton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Vauxhall, Luton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Vauxhall, Luton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Vauxhall, Luton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Vauxhall, Luton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Vauxhall, Luton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Vauxhall, Luton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Vauxhall, Luton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Vauxhall, Luton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Vauxhall, Luton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Vauxhall, Luton recorded 1 report 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 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Vauxhall, Luton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Vauxhall, Luton 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 down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Vauxhall, Luton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Vauxhall, Luton.
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 Vauxhall, Luton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kimpton Road | 80 |
| On or near Armstrong Road | 43 |
| On or near Brendon Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Harrowden Road | 26 |
| On or near Chertsey Close | 17 |
| On or near Norfolk Road | 17 |
| On or near Buchanan Drive | 15 |
| On or near Ketton Close | 15 |
| On or near Durham Road | 14 |
| On or near Summers Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Vauxhall, Luton 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 | 167 | 36.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 144 | 31.1% |
| Not recorded | 69 | 14.9% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Vauxhall, Luton has an estimated population of 7,946. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Vauxhall, Luton sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Vauxhall, Luton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% |
| Social rented homes | 8.3% |
| Private rented homes | 25.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Vauxhall, Luton a safe place to live?
Vauxhall, Luton recorded 58.3 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 Vauxhall, Luton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (69).
Is crime in Vauxhall, Luton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Vauxhall, Luton was down 13% on the year before: 463 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 531 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Vauxhall, Luton?
Vauxhall, Luton 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 Vauxhall, Luton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.