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 July 2025 are around 254 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Luton and Wayfield crime rate of 4.88 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (80) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
Luton and Wayfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnfield with total crimes: 28
  • Lawn Close with total crimes: 12
  • Russell Court with total crimes: 11

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 July 2025 the Luton and Wayfield has recorded 254 crimes with crime rate of 4.88 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Luton and Wayfield)CrimesRank (Luton and Wayfield)CrimesRank (Luton and Wayfield)
Gillingham North280 23,301 23,273 1
River402 14,210 12,646 4
Gillingham South256 33,279 33,194 2
Chatham Central230 52,791 42,850 3
Strood South170 62,336 62,107 6
Rochester West111 91,947 71,882 7
Rochester South and Horsted130 71,289 91,137 12
Strood North86 141,632 81,563 8
Twydall113 81,178 111,219 10
Rochester East91 131,170 121,226 9
Peninsula111 101,237 101,210 11
Watling103 111,036 141,036 13
Strood Rural101 121,067 13976 14
Rainham North71 17959 15902 15
Princes Park75 15788 16868 16
Rainham Central72 16643 19619 20
Rainham South60 18715 17725 17
Walderslade52 20679 18718 18
Lordswood and Capstone54 19557 20707 19
Hempstead and Wigmore41 21414 21365 21
Cuxton and Halling29 22391 22361 22

Luton and Wayfield 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 84 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 80 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (55 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 491 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202580
June 202555
May 202586
April 202564
March 202546
February 20259
January 202517
December 202419
November 202420
October 202432
September 202428
August 202435

A total of 76 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
May 20254
April 202510
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 241 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202521
May 202514
April 202525
March 202536
February 202512
January 20259
December 202417
November 202416
October 202422
September 202420
August 202424

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 927 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202584
June 202569
May 202581
April 202585
March 2025100
February 202584
January 202570
December 202474
November 202467
October 202476
September 202460
August 202477

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 20258
April 202511
March 202514
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 202513
April 20257
March 20256
February 20256
January 20259
December 20245
November 20249
October 20245
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20257
May 202510
April 20258
March 20255
February 20257
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Luton and Wayfield in July 2025

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

1. Barnfield (Map)
Total28
Anti-social behaviour28
2. Lawn Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Russell Court (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Ambrose Hill (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Ropemakers Court (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Connaught Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Constitution Hill (Map)
Total7
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
8. Stalin Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons1
9. Constitution Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Bright Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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