Brent vs Luton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Brent vs Luton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
Check Also
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brent safer than Luton?
Brent has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 844 crimes in the last 12 months. Luton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,534 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Brent vs Luton?
Brent shows a year-on-year crime trend of +91% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Luton shows +59.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Brent and Luton?
In Brent, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (334 incidents). In Luton, it is Violent Crime (1,020 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brent and Luton?
Brent recorded 107 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Luton recorded 527. 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 Brent vs Luton?
Violent crime in Brent totalled 334 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,020 in Luton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Brent and Luton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brent recorded 442 crimes (now 844, a change of +91%). Luton recorded 1,585 crimes previously (now 2,534, +59.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brent and Luton?
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. Brent has a resolution rate of 34% and Luton has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Brent and Luton?
Brent falls within the Kent Police boundary. Luton is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Brent and Luton?
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 Brent or Luton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brent and Luton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.