Luton vs Weald North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Luton Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Weald North Kent Police

      Luton vs Weald North Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Luton
      Kent Police
      3,429 crimes / 12m
      ↑115.5% trend
      30.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Weald North
      Kent Police
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.2% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Luton
      B Weald North
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,429
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,591
      128
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑115.5%
      ↓35.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.2%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Luton
      B Weald North
      Violent Crime
      1,311 ↑86%
      27 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      766 ↑232%
      10 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      197 ↑110%
      9 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      141 ↑104%
      2 ↓71%
      Burglary
      76 ↑81%
      15 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      299 ↑71%
      11 ↓21%
      Drugs
      123 ↑78%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      147 ↑113%
      5 ↓17%
      Robbery
      37 ↑236%
      0
      Shoplifting
      156 ↑271%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↑200%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑120%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↑163%
      1
      Other Crime
      105 ↑84%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Weald North is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Luton safer than Weald North?

      Luton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,429 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald North has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 83 crimes. Weald North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Luton vs Weald North?

      Luton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +115.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Weald North shows -35.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Luton and Weald North?

      In Luton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,311 incidents). In Weald North, it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Luton and Weald North?

      Luton recorded 766 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald North recorded 10. 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 vs Weald North?

      Violent crime in Luton totalled 1,311 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Weald North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Luton and Weald North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Luton recorded 1,591 crimes (now 3,429, a change of +115.5%). Weald North recorded 128 crimes previously (now 83, -35.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Luton and Weald North?

      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 has a resolution rate of 30.2% and Weald North has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Luton and Weald North?

      Luton falls within the Kent Police boundary. Weald North is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Luton and Weald North?

      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 or Weald North on a crime map?

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

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