Crime Rate in Challney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Challney

The total recorded crimes in Challney, Luton, UK in May 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Challney crime rate of 1.33 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Challney, encompassing approximately 63,850 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-44.19% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Challney Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Wyndham Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Challney?

To understand the safety of Challney, we need to analyze Challney crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Luton:

    • In 2024, Challney demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Luton average, with 1311 crimes compared to 1333.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Challney witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

    • In 2023, Challney experienced a greater number of crimes than the Luton average, with 1,147 crimes compared to 1,074. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Challney witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Luton, Challney has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Challney Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Challney has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 1.33 ranking 8th out of 18 in the Luton, UK

In 2024, the total Challney crimes were 1,311. The crime rate of Challney in 2024 was 20.53 (year) or 1.71 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Luton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Challney were around 1,147 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.96 (year) or 1.50 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Luton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Challney)CrimesRank (Challney)CrimesRank (Challney)
South489 16,345 14,508 1
Dallow190 21,956 21,750 2
Biscot177 31,935 31,438 3
Wigmore135 51,642 51,361 4
High Town156 41,737 41,277 5
Farley133 61,591 61,272 6
Saints98 71,132 8933 8
Leagrave84 9989 10910 9
Lewsey65 12999 9829 10
Northwell78 10855 11729 12
Round Green60 14757 12758 11
Crawley65 11721 14597 15
Limbury62 13715 15635 13
Sundon Park59 15744 13629 14
Stopsley47 17570 17493 16
Icknield50 16600 16459 17
Barnfield37 18401 18380 18
Bramingham27 19320 19305 19

Challney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 202412
August 202420
July 20249
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 202511
February 202510
January 202510
December 20249
November 202417
October 202416
September 202415
August 202422
July 202414
June 202434
May 202416

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 580 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202543
March 202555
February 202529
January 202533
December 202460
November 202440
October 202439
September 202443
August 202442
July 202444
June 202478
May 202450

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 202410
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20259
February 20253
January 20258
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246
July 202415
June 202424
May 20246

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202514
February 20257
January 20257
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 202411
July 20245
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20249
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242

High Crime Locations Challney in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Challney postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Wyndham Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chiltern Gardens (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wyvern Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Eynsford Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Faringdon Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Calnwood Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1

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