Luton Central vs Queens Park and Castle
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Luton Central vs Queens Park and Castle Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Luton Central safer than Queens Park and Castle?
Luton Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,254 crimes in the last 12 months. Queens Park and Castle has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 4,489 crimes. Luton Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Luton Central vs Queens Park and Castle?
Luton Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Queens Park and Castle shows +13.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Luton Central and Queens Park and Castle?
In Luton Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,275 incidents). In Queens Park and Castle, it is Violent Crime (1,670 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Luton Central and Queens Park and Castle?
Luton Central recorded 913 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Queens Park and Castle recorded 662. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Luton Central vs Queens Park and Castle?
Violent crime in Luton Central totalled 2,275 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,670 in Queens Park and Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Luton Central and Queens Park and Castle in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Luton Central recorded 6,549 crimes (now 6,254, a change of -4.5%). Queens Park and Castle recorded 3,948 crimes previously (now 4,489, +13.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Luton Central and Queens Park and Castle?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Luton Central has a resolution rate of 29.1% and Queens Park and Castle has 27.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Luton Central and Queens Park and Castle?
Luton Central falls within the Bedfordshire Police boundary. Queens Park and Castle is covered by Bedfordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Luton Central and Queens Park and Castle?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Luton Central or Queens Park and Castle on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Luton Central and Queens Park and Castle. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.