Denton vs Luton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Denton vs Luton 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 Denton safer than Luton?
Denton has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 751 crimes in the last 12 months. Luton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,534 crimes. Denton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Denton vs Luton?
Denton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.9% — 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 Denton and Luton?
In Denton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (281 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 Denton and Luton?
Denton recorded 122 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 Denton vs Luton?
Violent crime in Denton totalled 281 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 Denton and Luton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Denton recorded 723 crimes (now 751, a change of +3.9%). Luton recorded 1,585 crimes previously (now 2,534, +59.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denton 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. Denton has a resolution rate of 36.8% and Luton has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Denton and Luton?
Denton 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 Denton 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 Denton or Luton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Denton and Luton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.