Luton has above average crime for a Home Counties town. Crime varies enormously by postcode — the town centre has significantly higher crime while areas like Harpenden nearby are among the safest in England.
Stopsley (LU2 north) and the residential streets towards Harpenden are safer.
The town centre and some inner Luton estates have notably higher crime.
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