Broadmead vs Luton

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Broadmead Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Luton Kent Police

      Broadmead vs Luton Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Broadmead
      Kent Police
      1,176 crimes / 12m
      ↑105.2% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Luton
      Kent Police
      2,534 crimes / 12m
      ↑59.9% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broadmead
      B Luton
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,176
      2,534
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      573
      1,585
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑105.2%
      ↑59.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadmead
      B Luton
      Violent Crime
      400 ↑140%
      1,020 ↑44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      183 ↑110%
      527 ↑149%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑41%
      141 ↑48%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑192%
      110 ↑55%
      Burglary
      26 ↑53%
      49 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      110 ↑134%
      221 ↑26%
      Drugs
      53 ↑212%
      102 ↑76%
      Public Order
      52 ↑73%
      110 ↑55%
      Robbery
      8 ↑300%
      22 ↑144%
      Shoplifting
      200 ↑43%
      91 ↑49%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      12 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑300%
      11 ↑267%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑467%
      29 ↑107%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑180%
      89 ↑68%
      Overall Verdict
      A Broadmead is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 3/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadmead safer than Luton?

      Broadmead has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,176 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 Broadmead vs Luton?

      Broadmead shows a year-on-year crime trend of +105.2% — 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 Broadmead and Luton?

      In Broadmead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (400 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 Broadmead and Luton?

      Broadmead recorded 183 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 Broadmead vs Luton?

      Violent crime in Broadmead totalled 400 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 Broadmead and Luton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broadmead recorded 573 crimes (now 1,176, a change of +105.2%). Luton recorded 1,585 crimes previously (now 2,534, +59.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadmead 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. Broadmead has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Luton has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadmead and Luton?

      Broadmead 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 Broadmead 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 Broadmead or Luton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broadmead and Luton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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