Crime Rate in Luton and Wayfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Luton and Wayfield

The total recorded crimes in Luton and Wayfield, Medway, UK in May 2025 are around 245 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Luton and Wayfield crime rate of 4.71 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 Luton and Wayfield, encompassing approximately 52,003 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (86) incidents (34.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (-4.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (-44.00% decrease)
Luton and Wayfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnfield with total crimes: 36
  • Timberbank with total crimes: 13
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9

How safe is Luton and Wayfield?

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

  • Relative to Medway:

    • In 2024, Luton and Wayfield reported a higher crime volume than the Medway average, with 2,449 crimes compared to 1,549. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Luton and Wayfield witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

    • In 2023, Luton and Wayfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Medway average, with 2,399 crimes compared to 1,454. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Luton and Wayfield witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Luton and Wayfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Luton and Wayfield has recorded 245 crimes with crime rate of 4.71 ranking 4th out of 21 in the Medway, UK

In 2024, the total Luton and Wayfield crimes were 2,449. The crime rate of Luton and Wayfield in 2024 was 47.09 (year) or 3.92 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Medway.

In 2023, the total crimes in Luton and Wayfield were around 2,399 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.13 (year) or 3.84 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Medway.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Luton and Wayfield)CrimesRank (Luton and Wayfield)CrimesRank (Luton and Wayfield)
Gillingham North330 23,301 23,273 1
River402 14,210 12,646 4
Gillingham South237 53,279 33,194 2
Chatham Central256 32,791 42,850 3
Strood South186 62,336 62,107 6
Rochester West128 71,947 71,882 7
Strood North88 131,632 81,563 8
Rochester South and Horsted121 81,289 91,137 12
Rochester East77 141,170 121,226 9
Twydall108 91,178 111,219 10
Peninsula98 101,237 101,210 11
Strood Rural95 111,067 13976 14
Watling92 121,036 141,036 13
Rainham North70 16959 15902 15
Rainham Central75 15643 19619 20
Princes Park69 17788 16868 16
Rainham South54 19715 17725 17
Walderslade60 18679 18718 18
Lordswood and Capstone39 20557 20707 19
Hempstead and Wigmore27 22414 21365 21
Cuxton and Halling27 21391 22361 22

Luton and Wayfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (81 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (64 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (100 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (77 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 93 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (132 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (78 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (92 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 533 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202586
April 202564
March 202546
February 20259
January 202517
December 202419
November 202420
October 202432
September 202428
August 202435
July 202451
June 202478
May 202448

A total of 1091 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 83.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202581
April 202585
March 2025100
February 202584
January 202570
December 202474
November 202467
October 202476
September 202460
August 202477
July 202493
June 2024132
May 202492

A total of 263 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202525
March 202536
February 202512
January 20259
December 202417
November 202416
October 202422
September 202420
August 202424
July 202421
June 202430
May 202417

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20255
February 20257
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248
July 20249
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 20256
February 20256
January 20259
December 20245
November 20249
October 20245
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 202514
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20249
August 20245
July 20249
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 202517
February 202510
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 202411
August 202411
July 20247
June 202428
May 202410

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20249
June 202436
May 202413

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

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Luton and Wayfield in May 2025

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

1. Barnfield (Map)
Total36
Anti-social behaviour34
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Timberbank (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Drugs1
4. Church Hill (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Ropemakers Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Joiners Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Alfred Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
8. Bright Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Short Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Constitution Hill (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1

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