Crime Rate in Northwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northwell

The total recorded crimes in Northwell, Luton, UK in July 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northwell crime rate of 1.48 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 Northwell, encompassing approximately 36,605 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-16.13% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Northwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northwell Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Purway Close with total crimes: 5
  • Sherd Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Northwell?

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

  • Relative to Luton:

    • In 2024, Northwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Luton average, with 855 crimes compared to 1333.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Northwell recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

    • In 2023, Northwell had fewer crimes than the Luton average, with 729 crimes compared to 1,074. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Northwell recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Northwell Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Northwell has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 1.48 ranking 15th out of 18 in the Luton, UK

In 2024, the total Northwell crimes were 855. The crime rate of Northwell in 2024 was 23.36 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Luton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northwell were around 729 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.92 (year) or 1.66 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Luton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northwell)CrimesRank (Northwell)CrimesRank (Northwell)
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
Lewsey79 10999 9829 10
Round Green64 11757 12758 11
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

Northwell 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 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20258
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 202515
April 202510
March 202510
February 20256
January 202513
December 20248
November 202411
October 202420
September 20249
August 202415

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202531
May 202537
April 202517
March 202519
February 202532
January 202524
December 202430
November 202420
October 202423
September 202427
August 202417

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20249
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246

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

MonthCount
June 20251
August 20241

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Northwell in July 2025

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

1. Northwell Drive (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Purway Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Sherd Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Penda Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Morris Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Brussels Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Bembridge Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Brompton Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Waleys Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Thricknells Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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