WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Luton and Wayfield Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Luton and Wayfield, localized within medway.

Total Crimes

226

trending_up +32.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

138.38per 1k

trending_up +0.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

14,879

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences85

Anti-social Behaviour64

Criminal Damage & Arson20

Drug Offences11

Public Order10

Burglary8

Vehicle Crime8

Shoplifting7

Other Theft5

Other Crime5

Weapons Possession2

Bicycle Theft1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Barnfield Map	Anti-social behaviour: 26	26
On or near Nelson Terrace Map	Violence and sexual offences: 9	9
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 9	9
On or near Maida Road Map	Shoplifting: 6Public order: 1	7
On or near Stalin Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5Burglary: 1	6
On or near Oliver Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4Drugs: 1Public order: 1	6
On or near Short Street Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1Other theft: 1	5
On or near Sawyers Court Map	Criminal damage and arson: 2Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1	4
On or near Seymour Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
On or near Timberbank Map	Criminal damage and arson: 4	4