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What is Luton known for?
And the context, of course, is that Luton is a long-deprived town. According to the Department for Work and Pensions, there are more than 15,000 children in Luton living in poverty, far above the national average. Unemployment is 5.7 per cent compared to a national average of 3.8 per cent.Luton is a diverse, densely populated town in Bedfordshire, located approximately 30 miles north of London. It has a population estimated to be in the region of 225,300 (Census 2021).It lies along England's chief superhighway (M1), 30 miles (48 km) northwest of London, and has an international airport. Long famous for the manufacture of straw hats, Luton developed into an industrial town dominated by the motor vehicle industry.

Is Luton safe at night : Safety at night:Moderate

However, like any other city, it also has places you would want to avoid after dark. As a solo female traveler, you would need to be careful and conscientious of your surroundings. It is advised not to walk alone at night in unfamiliar areas.

Is Luton a nice area

From affordable housing options to a vibrant community spirit, Luton is a good place to live for people who value accessibility and a balanced lifestyle.

Is Luton a white area : The white ethnic group makes up 45.2 per cent of the population of Luton meaning there is a non-white majority in the town. The next largest ethnic group is Asian which increased from 60,952 in 2011 to 83,325 in 2021.

Luton is a diverse area with over 100 languages and dialects spoken in the town. There are higher than average levels of unemployment and deprivation with high levels of child poverty.

Crime types description

Type Total Percentage
Shoplifting 30 10.6%
Theft from the person 13 4.6%
Vehicle crime 7 2.5%
Violence and sexual offences 84 29.7%

Where to avoid in Luton

Top 10 roads and locations with the most reported crimes in Luton in December 2022

  • Bridge Street – 28.
  • Luton Train Station – 23.
  • Luton Police Station – 22.
  • Flowers Way – 19.
  • George Street – 18.
  • Gipsy Lane – 14.
  • Indian Meal Takeaway – 13.
  • Sainsbury's – 12.

Luton has come joint top in a survey looking at the safest town/cities to live and work in across the UK. In a three-way tie, Luton, Swindon and London shared the title of being one of the safest places to be.Luton is a 'super-diverse' town with numerous ethnic minority groups. Of Luton's residents: 8,714 have Urdu as their first language (3.9 per cent) 7,823 have Polish as their first language (3.5 per cent)

Cities across the UK regions with high White British populations included Swansea (91.5%), Kingston Upon Hull (89.7%), Plymouth (92.2%), Darlington (93.7%), Belfast (96.4% – NI classification "white"), Norwich (84.7%), Liverpool (84.8%) and Chelmsford (90.0%).

Is Luton a safe city : This compares poorly to Bedfordshire's overall crime rate, coming in 31% higher than the Bedfordshire rate of 68 per 1,000 daytime population. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Luton is among the top 20 safest cities, and the 1,411st most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.

Is Luton safe to walk at night : Safety at night:Moderate

Luton has several safe neighborhoods and areas, and you may encounter many people out and about even at night. However, like any other city, it also has places you would want to avoid after dark. As a solo female traveler, you would need to be careful and conscientious of your surroundings.

Is Luton a good area

Some parts of Luton see higher crime rates than national averages, but there are initiatives in place to improve local infrastructure and safety. From affordable housing options to a vibrant community spirit, Luton is a good place to live for people who value accessibility and a balanced lifestyle.

Polish population of the United Kingdom in 2021, by region (in 1,000s)

Characteristic Number of nationals in thousands
London 127
South East 90
West Midlands 68
North West 64

Some parts of Luton see higher crime rates than national averages, but there are initiatives in place to improve local infrastructure and safety. From affordable housing options to a vibrant community spirit, Luton is a good place to live for people who value accessibility and a balanced lifestyle.

What is the blackest city in the UK : Greater London

Almost 97 per cent of Black Britons live in England, particularly in England's larger urban areas, with most (over a million) Black British living in Greater London.