Luton vs Whitfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Luton Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      Whitfield Kent Police

      Luton vs Whitfield Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Luton
      Kent Police
      2,534 crimes / 12m
      ↑59.9% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      36/100
      Below Average
      Whitfield
      Kent Police
      594 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.5% trend
      35% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Luton
      B Whitfield
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,534
      594
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,585
      585
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑59.9%
      ↑1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      35%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Luton
      B Whitfield
      Violent Crime
      1,020 ↑44%
      199 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      527 ↑149%
      127 ↑43%
      Other Theft
      141 ↑48%
      41 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      110 ↑55%
      25 ↓14%
      Burglary
      49 ↑7%
      7 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      221 ↑26%
      51 ↓4%
      Drugs
      102 ↑76%
      24 ↑85%
      Public Order
      110 ↑55%
      29 ↓9%
      Robbery
      22 ↑144%
      3
      Shoplifting
      91 ↑49%
      62 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑50%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑267%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑107%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      89 ↑68%
      21 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitfield is the safer choice — scoring 36/100 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 Whitfield?

      Luton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,534 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitfield has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 594 crimes. Whitfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Luton vs Whitfield?

      Luton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +59.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitfield shows +1.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Luton and Whitfield?

      In Luton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,020 incidents). In Whitfield, it is Violent Crime (199 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Luton and Whitfield?

      Luton recorded 527 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitfield recorded 127. 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 Whitfield?

      Violent crime in Luton totalled 1,020 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 199 in Whitfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Luton and Whitfield 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%). Whitfield recorded 585 crimes previously (now 594, +1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Luton and Whitfield?

      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 Whitfield has 35%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Luton and Whitfield?

      Luton falls within the Kent Police boundary. Whitfield 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 Whitfield?

      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 Whitfield on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.