Crime Rate in Leagrave: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leagrave

The total recorded crimes in Leagrave, Luton, UK in March 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leagrave crime rate of 1.30 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 Leagrave, encompassing approximately 43,019 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Leagrave Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gilderdale with total crimes: 4
  • Westerdale with total crimes: 3
  • Pond Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Leagrave?

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

  • Relative to Luton:

    • In 2024, Leagrave demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Luton average, with 989 crimes compared to 1333.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Leagrave had fewer crimes than the Luton average, with 910 crimes compared to 1,074. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Leagrave witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Leagrave Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Leagrave has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 1.30 ranking 12th out of 18 in the Luton, UK

In 2024, the total Leagrave crimes were 989. The crime rate of Leagrave in 2024 was 22.99 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Luton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leagrave were around 910 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.15 (year) or 1.76 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Luton.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Luton)CrimesRank (Luton)CrimesRank (Luton)
South429 16,345 14,508 1
Dallow161 31,956 21,750 2
Biscot176 21,935 31,438 3
Wigmore126 51,642 51,361 4
High Town87 81,737 41,277 5
Farley128 41,591 61,272 6
Challney111 61,311 71,147 7
Saints89 71,132 8933 8
Lewsey64 11999 9829 10
Crawley67 9721 14597 15
Round Green67 10757 12758 11
Northwell49 16855 11729 12
Limbury52 14715 15635 13
Sundon Park53 13744 13629 14
Stopsley50 15570 17493 16
Icknield47 17600 16459 17
Barnfield34 18401 18380 18
Bramingham32 19320 19305 19

Leagrave Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 20247
August 202416
July 202412
June 202410
May 202418
April 202413

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
April 20245

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202522
January 202535
December 202425
November 202430
October 202430
September 202424
August 202418
July 202432
June 202466
May 202428
April 202420

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20245
August 20242
July 202411
June 202424
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 202511
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 202421
July 20248
June 202416
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 202410
October 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 202410
July 20242
June 202422
May 202410
April 20244

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20248
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Leagrave in March 2025

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

1. Gilderdale (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Westerdale (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Pond Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Frome Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Wickstead Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Oakley Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. The Oaks (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. The Green (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
9. Saltfield Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Torquay Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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