Luton vs Westcourt
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Luton vs Westcourt Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Luton safer than Westcourt?
Luton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,534 crimes in the last 12 months. Westcourt has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 947 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Luton vs Westcourt?
Luton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +59.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westcourt shows +36.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Luton and Westcourt?
In Luton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,020 incidents). In Westcourt, it is Violent Crime (363 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Luton and Westcourt?
Luton recorded 527 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westcourt recorded 174. 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 Westcourt?
Violent crime in Luton totalled 1,020 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 363 in Westcourt. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Luton and Westcourt in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Luton recorded 1,585 crimes (now 2,534, a change of +59.9%). Westcourt recorded 695 crimes previously (now 947, +36.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Luton and Westcourt?
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 27.3% and Westcourt has 31%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Luton and Westcourt?
Luton falls within the Kent Police boundary. Westcourt 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 Westcourt?
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 Westcourt on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Luton and Westcourt. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.