Crime Rate in Wigmore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wigmore

The total recorded crimes in Wigmore, Luton, UK in May 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wigmore crime rate of 4.22 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (-35.42% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Wigmore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prince Way with total crimes: 42
  • Airport/Airfield with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Wigmore has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 4.22 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wigmore)CrimesRank (Wigmore)CrimesRank (Wigmore)
South489 16,345 14,508 1
Dallow190 21,956 21,750 2
Biscot177 31,935 31,438 3
High Town156 41,737 41,277 5
Farley133 61,591 61,272 6
Challney85 81,311 71,147 7
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

Wigmore Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (52 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202519
March 202522
February 202523
January 202526
December 202433
November 202426
October 202432
September 202427
August 202427
July 202431
June 202442
May 202429

A total of 126 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202510
February 202510
January 20256
December 20246
November 202411
October 202415
September 202410
August 202413
July 20249
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 202411
October 202411
September 20246
August 20246
July 202410
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
September 20246
August 20245
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202512
February 202510
January 20257
December 202414
November 202411
October 202420
September 202421
August 202416
July 202437
June 202452
May 202421

A total of 86 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20259
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 202410
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 247 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202518
March 202515
February 202522
January 202512
December 202412
November 20249
October 202414
September 202427
August 202420
July 202424
June 202436
May 202423

A total of 465 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202548
March 202541
February 202526
January 202534
December 202443
November 202435
October 202455
September 202433
August 202440
July 202420
June 202440
May 202419

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20249
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Wigmore in May 2025

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

1. Prince Way (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting20
Other theft11
Possession of weapons3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
7. Keymer Close (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Public order2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Seaford Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Lullington Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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