Luton South and East vs Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Luton South and East Bedfordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington Bedfordshire Police

      Luton South and East vs Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Luton South and East
      Bedfordshire Police
      6,651 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      32.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington
      Bedfordshire Police
      822 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.3% trend
      31.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Luton South and East
      B Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,651
      822
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,567
      781
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.3%
      ↑5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.1%
      31.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Luton South and East
      B Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington
      Violent Crime
      2,126 ↓2%
      255 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,026 ↓3%
      141 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      442 ↑27%
      64 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      633 ↓12%
      97 ↑10%
      Burglary
      231 ↑14%
      27 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      477 ↓7%
      58 ↑14%
      Drugs
      359 ↑35%
      33 ↑94%
      Public Order
      459 ↑2%
      60 ↑0%
      Robbery
      85 ↑29%
      8 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      513 ↑3%
      44 ↑26%
      Theft from Person
      52 ↑8%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      39 ↑22%
      18 ↑500%
      Possession of Weapons
      82 ↑41%
      4 ↓56%
      Other Crime
      127 ↓5%
      9 ↓53%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Luton South and East safer than Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington?

      Luton South and East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,651 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 822 crimes. Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Luton South and East vs Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington?

      Luton South and East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington shows +5.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Luton South and East and Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington?

      In Luton South and East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,126 incidents). In Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington, it is Violent Crime (255 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Luton South and East and Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington?

      Luton South and East recorded 1,026 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington recorded 141. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Luton South and East vs Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington?

      Violent crime in Luton South and East totalled 2,126 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 255 in Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Luton South and East and Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Luton South and East recorded 6,567 crimes (now 6,651, a change of +1.3%). Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington recorded 781 crimes previously (now 822, +5.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Luton South and East and Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Luton South and East has a resolution rate of 32.1% and Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington has 31.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Luton South and East and Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington?

      Luton South and East falls within the Bedfordshire Police boundary. Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington is covered by Bedfordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Luton South and East and Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Luton South and East or Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Luton South and East and Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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