Crime Rate in Lewsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lewsey

The total recorded crimes in Lewsey, Luton, UK in July 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lewsey crime rate of 1.91 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 Lewsey, encompassing approximately 41,349 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (34.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Lewsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hereford Road with total crimes: 9
  • Bracknell Close with total crimes: 5
  • Gelding Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Lewsey?

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

  • Relative to Luton:

    • In 2024, Lewsey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Luton average, with 999 crimes compared to 1333.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Lewsey witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

    • In 2023, Lewsey had fewer crimes than the Luton average, with 829 crimes compared to 1,074. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lewsey Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lewsey has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 1.91 ranking 10th out of 18 in the Luton, UK

In 2024, the total Lewsey crimes were 999. The crime rate of Lewsey in 2024 was 24.16 (year) or 2.01 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Luton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lewsey were around 829 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.05 (year) or 1.67 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Luton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lewsey)CrimesRank (Lewsey)CrimesRank (Lewsey)
South546 16,345 14,508 1
Dallow191 21,956 21,750 2
Biscot175 41,935 31,438 3
Farley186 31,591 61,272 6
Wigmore143 51,642 51,361 4
High Town140 61,737 41,277 5
Challney109 71,311 71,147 7
Saints80 91,132 8933 8
Leagrave85 8989 10910 9
Round Green64 11757 12758 11
Northwell54 15855 11729 12
Sundon Park58 12744 13629 14
Limbury56 13715 15635 13
Crawley54 14721 14597 15
Stopsley42 17570 17493 16
Icknield44 16600 16459 17
Barnfield39 18401 18380 18
Bramingham27 19320 19305 19

Lewsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 361 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202535
May 202531
April 202531
March 202532
February 202524
January 202523
December 202440
November 202423
October 202422
September 202429
August 202424

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 20258
April 202515
March 20258
February 20258
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 202410
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
November 20242

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 202410
August 202416

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
April 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 202412
October 20249
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
August 20242

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20259
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Lewsey in July 2025

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

1. Hereford Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Bracknell Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Gelding Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Tomlinson Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Orpington Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Angus Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Albermarle Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Poynters Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Nettle Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Emerald Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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