Crime Rate in Wigmore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wigmore

The total recorded crimes in Wigmore, Luton, UK in March 2025 are around 126 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wigmore crime rate of 3.94 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (57.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
Wigmore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prince Way with total crimes: 43
  • Airport/Airfield with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wigmore has recorded 126 crimes with crime rate of 3.94 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.

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
High Town87 81,737 41,277 5
Farley128 41,591 61,272 6
Challney111 61,311 71,147 7
Saints89 71,132 8933 8
Leagrave56 12989 10910 9
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

Wigmore Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 403 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202526
January 202534
December 202443
November 202435
October 202455
September 202433
August 202440
July 202420
June 202440
May 202419
April 202417

A total of 344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

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

A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 20257
December 202414
November 202411
October 202420
September 202421
August 202416
July 202437
June 202452
May 202421
April 202412

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202510
January 20256
December 20246
November 202411
October 202415
September 202410
August 202413
July 20249
June 202414
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 202416
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 229 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202522
January 202512
December 202412
November 20249
October 202414
September 202427
August 202420
July 202424
June 202436
May 202423
April 202415

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20249
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 202411
October 202411
September 20246
August 20246
July 202410
June 202420
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
April 20241

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Wigmore in March 2025

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

1. Prince Way (Map)
Total43
Shoplifting21
Other theft5
Possession of weapons4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total23
Other theft6
Possession of weapons5
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Long Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Garretts Mead (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
8. Thaxted Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Styles Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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