WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Bedfordshire Police Police

Crime in crawley, luton

Comprehensive safety analysis for crawley, localized within luton.

Total Crimes

38
trending_down -11.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

63.07per 1k
trending_down -1.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

8,435

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences15
Anti-social Behaviour7
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Vehicle Crime3
Other Theft3
Burglary2
Weapons Possession2
Drug Offences2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Brendon Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Vehicle crime: 2
6
On or near Kimpton Road Map
Drugs: 1Vehicle crime: 1Possession of weapons: 1
5
On or near Leygreen Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Buchanan Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Hart Lane Map
Burglary: 1Other theft: 1
2
On or near Eaton Valley Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near Armstrong Road Map
Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Chertsey Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Ketton Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Durham Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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Local Rank

#8safest in luton

City Average

91.42per 1k

Local Policing

Luton South and East

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Local Priorities

Community Priority for FARLEY HILL

APRIL 26 - JULY 26

DRUG DEALING, SERIOUS YOUTH VIOLENCE and GANGS has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Have Your Say Survey Results.

DRUG DEALING, SERIOUS YOUTH VIOLENCE and GANGS will be the priority for the next 3 months

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
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Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

The priority of DRUG DEALING, SERIOUS YOUTH VIOLENCE and GANGS has been continued for the next 3 months.

APRIL -

08/05/26 - Vehicle stopped for S23 drugs search, Class B located, namely cannabis, driver dealt with for possession

08/05/26 - Operation Scoot completed with 50 e-bikes and e-scooters seized

06/05/26 - S23 warrant executed at an address on WILSDEN AVENUE, large amounts of class B, namely cannabis, found and seized

30/04/26 - Operation Multigrain completed, stolen car recovered with 4 arrested and large kitchen knife seized

29/04/26 - Attended engagement at Whipperley Infant Academy

19/04/26 - Attended engagement at Stockwood Park Discovery Centre

19/04/26 - Vehicle stopped for S23 drugs search, class A drugs located, namely Cocaine. Driver dealt with for drugs possession.

15/04/26 - Operation Multigrain completed, joint with Hitchin Community Team, targeting cross border criminality and vehicles used in crime. 7 stop searches completed and class B drugs seized, namely Cannabis

09/04/26 - The South & East Community Team conducted Operation Banked, targeting drug possession and supply through the use of intelligence, hi vis and plain clothed patrols

08/04/26 - PCSO Randall and PCSO Plater attended engagement at Parade Bakery, Market Square, Farley Hill

Actioned: 31 Jul 2026

Community Priority for SOUTH TOWN and PARK TOWN

APRIL 26 – JULY 26

DRUG DEALING, VEHICLE NUISANCE and VEHICLE RELATED CRIME has been identified as the community priorities for the next quarter for South Town and Park Town, this has been identified from the Lets Talk Forum.

DRUGS, VEHICLE NUISANCE and VEHICLE RELATED CRIME will be the priority for the next 3 months

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
[email protected]

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

The priority of DRUGS, VEHICLE NUISANCE and VEHICLE RELATED CRIME has been continued for the next 3 months.

APRIL -

08/05/26 - Operation Scoot completed with 50 e-bikes and e-scooters seized

05/05/26 - PCSO Plater and PCSO Randall attended engagement at Rothesay Nursery

01/05/26 - PCSO Plater and PCSO Randall attended engagement at Cost, Gypsy Lane

30/04/26 - Operation Multigrain completed, stolen car recovered with 4 arrested and large kitchen knife seized

30/04/26 - PCSO Plater and PCSO Randall attended a TARA meeting at Dorset Court

30/04/26 - PCSO Plater and PCSO Randall attended engagement at Rothesay Nursery

25/04/2026 - Male detained for S23 MDA search whilst on proactive patrols on RUSSELL RISE

15/04/26 - Operation Multigrain completed, joint with Hitchin Community Team, targeting cross border criminality and vehicles used in crime. 7 stop searches completed and class B drugs seized, namely Cannabis

15/04/2026 - PC Hirst attended Luton Magistrates Court and secured a 3 month closure order in relation to the warrant executed on ST SAVIOURS CRESCENT

14/04/26 - Warrant executed at an address on ST SAVIOURS CRESCENT, £5500 in cash seized, large quantity of class A and class B drugs seized.

10/04/26 - Operation Scoot completed joined with Town Centre Community Team, targeting the illegal use of ebikes and scooters. 47 E-Scooters and bikes seized and multiple riders reported for driving offences including no insurance

09/04/26 - The South & East Community Team conducted Operation Banked, targeting drug possession and supply through the use of intelligence, hi vis and plain clothed patrols

Actioned: 31 Jul 2026

Community Priority for STOPSLEY & WIGMORE

APRIL 26 – JULY 26

DRUGS, VEHICLE NUISANCE and GANGS has been identified as the community priorities for the next quarter for Stopsley and Wigmore, this has been identified from the Lets Talk Forum.

DRUGS, VEHICLE NUISANCE and ASB will be the priority for the next 3 months

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
[email protected]

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

The priority of DRUGS, VEHICLE NUISANCE and GANGS has been continued for the next 3 months

APRIL -

08/05/26 - Operation Scoot completed with 50 e-bikes and e-scooters seized

01/05/26 - PCSO Lawson attended engagement at ARC Nursery

30/04/26 - Operation Multigrain completed, stolen car recovered with 4 arrested and large kitchen knife seized

25/04/2026 - Problem Management Package created due to ongoing ASB issues on St Thomas Road. Site visits and patrols completed and two intelligence reports submitted related to Operation Meteor and off road bikes

20/04/26 - PCSO Lawson and PCSO Plater attended an engagement at Costa, Hitchin Road

18/04/26 - PCSO Lawson attended a coffee morning at Mary Brash Court, Lullington Close

15/04/26 - PCSO Lawson and the priority Anti-Social Behaviour team attended an engagement at Co-op on Wigmore Lane, providing crime prevention advice and reassurance to business users following an increase in anti-social behaviour, begging and theft from shop

15/04/26 - Operation Multigrain completed, joint with Hitchin Community Team, targeting cross border criminality and vehicles used in crime. 7 stop searches completed and class B drugs seized, namely Cannabis

15/04/26 - PCSO Lawson attended an engagement at Raynham Way Community Centre

14/04/26 - PCSO Lawson attended engagement at Iceland Supermarket

13/04/26 - PCSO Lawson attended a speed watch engagement along with volunteers on Hedley Rise due to increase reports of vehicle nuisance

09/04/26 - The South & East Community Team conducted Operation Banked, targeting drug possession and supply through the use of intelligence, hi vis and plain clothed patrols

08/04/26 - PCSO Lawson attended an engagement at Raynham Way Community Centre

07/04/2026 - PCSO Randall, PCSO Plater and the priority anti-social behaviour team attended an environmental Action Day on St Thomas' Road, alongside Luton Borough Council, addressing concerns of criminal damage, vehicle nuisance including speeding, hare coursing and noise complaints

Actioned: 31 Jul 2026

Community Priority for VAUXHALL, HART HILL & ROUND GREEN

APRIL 26 – JULY 26

VEHICLE NUISANCE, ASB and DRUGS has been identified as the community priorities for the next quarter for Vauxhall, Round Green and Hart Hill wards, this has been identified from the Lets Talk Forum.

VISIBLE POLICING, SPEEDING and ASB will be the priority for the next 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
[email protected]

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

The priority of VEHICLE NUISANCE, ASB and DRUGS has been continued for the next 3 months

APRIL -

08/05/26 - Operation Scoot completed with 50 e-bikes and e-scooters seized

05/05/26 - PCSO Lawson and PCSO Plater attended engagement at Mini Scholars Nursery

30/04/26 - Operation Multigrain completed, stolen car recovered with 4 arrested and large kitchen knife seized

30/04/26 - PCSO Lawson attended engagement at H&H Café

20/04/26 - PCSO Lawson attended an engagement at Crawley Green Pre-School

15/04/26 - Operation Multigrain completed, joint with Hitchin Community Team, targeting cross border criminality and vehicles used in crime. 7 stop searches completed and class B drugs seized, namely Cannabis

15/04/26 - PCSO Lawson attended an engagement at Silvjana's Café

10/04/26 - PCSO Lawson attended an engagement at H&H Café

09/04/26 - The South & East Community Team conducted Operation Banked, targeting drug possession and supply through the use of intelligence, hi vis and plain clothed patrols

08/04/26 - PCSO Lawson attended an engagement at the DART

Actioned: 31 Jul 2026

Engagement Events

MAY28

Engagement with residents Park Town - Dorset Court

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12:00 PM — 1:30 PM

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Dorset Court, Kingsland Road Luton

JUN5

H&H café

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schedule

11:00 AM — 12:30 PM

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H & H Café, 12 Eaton Green Road Luton

JUN9

Iceland S&E community policing team engagement

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schedule

11:00 AM — 12:30 PM

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Iceland Supermarket Luton, Wigmore Lane Luton

JUN9

Parade Bakery - Farley Hill

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schedule

1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

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The Parade Bakery and Pizzeria, 6 Market Square Luton

JUN10

costa coffee S&E community policing engagement

other
schedule

10:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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Costa Coffee, 617 Hitchin Road Luton

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