Crime Rate in Wigmore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wigmore

The total recorded crimes in Wigmore, Luton, UK in July 2025 are around 143 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wigmore crime rate of 4.47 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 Wigmore, encompassing approximately 32,000 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (42) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (45.83% increase)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
Wigmore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prince Way with total crimes: 46
  • Airport/Airfield with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Wigmore?

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

  • Relative to Luton:

    • In 2024, Wigmore reported a higher crime volume than the Luton average, with 1,642 crimes compared to 1,333. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wigmore witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

    • In 2023, Wigmore experienced a greater number of crimes than the Luton average, with 1,361 crimes compared to 1,074. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wigmore witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Luton, Wigmore has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Wigmore Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wigmore has recorded 143 crimes with crime rate of 4.47 ranking 5th out of 18 in the Luton, UK

In 2024, the total Wigmore crimes were 1,642. The crime rate of Wigmore in 2024 was 51.31 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Luton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wigmore were around 1,361 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.53 (year) or 3.54 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Luton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wigmore)CrimesRank (Wigmore)CrimesRank (Wigmore)
South546 16,345 14,508 1
Dallow191 21,956 21,750 2
Biscot175 41,935 31,438 3
Farley186 31,591 61,272 6
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
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

Wigmore Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (41 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (35 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (40 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 456 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202528
May 202531
April 202548
March 202541
February 202526
January 202534
December 202443
November 202435
October 202455
September 202433
August 202440

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202524
May 202528
April 202519
March 202522
February 202523
January 202526
December 202433
November 202426
October 202432
September 202427
August 202427

A total of 197 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202516
May 202515
April 202518
March 202515
February 202522
January 202512
December 202412
November 20249
October 202414
September 202427
August 202420

A total of 67 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 20257
March 20259
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20258
April 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 202513
April 20259
March 202512
February 202510
January 20257
December 202414
November 202411
October 202420
September 202421
August 202416

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20257
April 202510
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 202411
October 202411
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20258
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202511
April 20257
March 202510
February 202510
January 20256
December 20246
November 202411
October 202415
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20251
November 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 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
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Wigmore in July 2025

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

1. Prince Way (Map)
Total46
Shoplifting31
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total26
Other theft9
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons2
Theft from the person2
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lullington Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
7. Ditchling Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Emmer Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Frank Lester Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1

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