Crime in Lewsey: statistics, rates and trends
677 crimes were recorded in Lewsey in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (330), anti-social behaviour (99) and public order (44) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,424th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Lewsey | Luton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 677 | 22,028 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.2 | 92.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,387 | 239,090 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Lewsey of any year here (677 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 677 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 679 | 65.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 716 | 68.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 683 | 65.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 684 | 65.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 803 | 77.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 927 | 89.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 969 | 93.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 893 | 86.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (51% below) and vehicle crime (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, other crime fell from 35 to 22 and criminal damage and arson fell from 53 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 330 | 31.8 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 9.5 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Public order | 44 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.8 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.9 | 3.3 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.6 | 5.0 | -31% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -37% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lewsey; the highest is Dallow (85.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Poets (53.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lewsey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poets | 399 | 53.7 | -18% |
| Leagrave | 751 | 65.8 | +1% |
| Challney | 1,290 | 72.0 | +10% |
| Sundon Park | 629 | 72.6 | +11% |
| Northwell | 1,103 | 68.8 | +6% |
| Saints | 809 | 57.9 | -11% |
| Beech Hill | 1,180 | 76.8 | +18% |
| Dallow | 872 | 85.7 | +32% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Lewsey over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Angus Close” (40).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Angus Close | 40 |
| On or near Sussex Close | 26 |
| On or near Bracknell Close | 25 |
| On or near Poynters Road | 22 |
| On or near Raglan Close | 21 |
| On or near Buzzard Road | 18 |
| On or near Chanfield Close | 18 |
| On or near Roydon Close | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Gelding Close | 17 |
Of the 578 crimes in Lewsey with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 99 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 287 | 49.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 137 | 23.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 4.8% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Lewsey has an estimated population of 10,387 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (34%, against 17%), a younger population (11%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lewsey average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Lewsey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lewsey a safe place to live?
Lewsey recorded 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,424th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Lewsey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 330 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (99).
Is crime in Lewsey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lewsey was almost unchanged on the year before: 677 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 679 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lewsey?
About 10,387 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lewsey?
Lewsey is policed by Bedfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.