Crime in Leagrave: statistics, rates and trends
753 crimes were recorded in Leagrave in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Leagrave at a glance
- Crime trends in Leagrave
- Types of crime in Leagrave
- Leagrave compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Leagrave
- What happened after crimes were reported in Leagrave
- Population and deprivation in Leagrave
- Questions about crime in Leagrave
- About this data
753 crimes were recorded in Leagrave in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 308 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Leagrave has the 2,398th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Leagrave | Luton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 753 | 22,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.9 | 92.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,419 | 239,090 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Leagrave was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,015 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (739). Over the whole period it fell 26%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 753 | 65.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 758 | 66.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 776 | 68.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 739 | 64.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 885 | 77.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 805 | 70.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 845 | 74.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 850 | 74.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,015 | 88.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 55 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Leagrave over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in other crime (+18%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in burglary (-49%) and vehicle crime (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 308 | 27.0 | 0.79 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 9.4 | 0.61 | -9% |
| Public order | 61 | 5.3 | 0.80 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 5.3 | 1.07 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 4.4 | 0.65 | -18% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.9 | 0.60 | +10% |
| Drugs | 42 | 3.7 | 1.12 | +8% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.3 | 1.08 | +18% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.7 | 0.47 | -49% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.2 | 0.91 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.17 | +30% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.53 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.01 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Leagrave
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Leagrave recorded 308 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 40.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Leagrave
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Leagrave recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Leagrave
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Leagrave recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Leagrave
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Leagrave recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Leagrave
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Leagrave recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Leagrave
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Leagrave recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Leagrave
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Leagrave recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Leagrave
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Leagrave recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Leagrave
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Leagrave recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Leagrave
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Leagrave recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Leagrave
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Leagrave recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Leagrave
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Leagrave recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Leagrave
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Leagrave recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Leagrave
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Leagrave recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Leagrave, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Leagrave.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Leagrave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundon Park | 618 | 71.4 | +8% |
| Poets | 391 | 52.6 | -20% |
| Lewsey | 689 | 66.3 | +1% |
| Challney | 1,331 | 74.2 | +13% |
| Northwell | 1,103 | 68.8 | +4% |
| Saints | 806 | 57.7 | -12% |
| Bramingham | 872 | 60.5 | -8% |
| Beech Hill | 1,199 | 78.0 | +18% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Leagrave over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Hedgerow | 30 |
| On or near Barley Lane | 28 |
| On or near The Green | 28 |
| On or near Glaisdale | 26 |
| On or near Westerdale | 26 |
| On or near Chatteris Close | 25 |
| On or near Teesdale | 23 |
| On or near Wetherne Link | 22 |
| On or near Acworth Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Newtondale | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Leagrave over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 295 | 39.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 191 | 25.4% |
| Not recorded | 107 | 14.2% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 7.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Leagrave has an estimated population of 11,419. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Leagrave sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Leagrave |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.3% |
| Social rented homes | 31.4% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
Is Leagrave a safe place to live?
Leagrave recorded 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Leagrave?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 308 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (107).
Is crime in Leagrave going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leagrave was almost unchanged on the year before: 753 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 758 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Leagrave?
Leagrave is policed by Bedfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Leagrave. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.