Crime in Lewsey: statistics, rates and trends
689 crimes were recorded in Lewsey in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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689 crimes were recorded in Lewsey in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.3 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 331 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lewsey has the 2,380th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lewsey | Luton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 689 | 22,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.3 | 92.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,387 | 239,090 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lewsey was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,007 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (682). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 689 | 66.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 686 | 66.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 691 | 66.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 704 | 67.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 682 | 65.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 826 | 79.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 912 | 87.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,007 | 96.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 849 | 81.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lewsey 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. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in drugs (+29%) and violence and sexual offences (+15%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-38%) and other crime (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 331 | 31.9 | 0.93 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 9.2 | 0.60 | +1% |
| Public order | 43 | 4.1 | 0.62 | -28% |
| Other theft | 40 | 3.9 | 0.60 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 3.8 | 0.55 | -24% |
| Drugs | 36 | 3.5 | 1.06 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 2.5 | 0.51 | -38% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.2 | 1.05 | -38% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.1 | 0.60 | +47% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.5 | 1.59 | +129% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 0.50 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -78% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.35 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lewsey
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lewsey recorded 331 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 48.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lewsey
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lewsey recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lewsey
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lewsey recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lewsey
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lewsey recorded 40 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 14% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lewsey
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lewsey recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lewsey
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lewsey recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lewsey
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lewsey recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lewsey
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lewsey recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lewsey
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lewsey recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lewsey
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lewsey recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lewsey
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lewsey recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lewsey
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lewsey recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lewsey
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lewsey recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lewsey
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lewsey 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lewsey, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lewsey.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lewsey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poets | 391 | 52.6 | -21% |
| Leagrave | 753 | 65.9 | -1% |
| Challney | 1,331 | 74.2 | +12% |
| Sundon Park | 618 | 71.4 | +8% |
| Northwell | 1,103 | 68.8 | +4% |
| Saints | 806 | 57.7 | -13% |
| Beech Hill | 1,199 | 78.0 | +18% |
| Dallow | 860 | 84.5 | +27% |
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 Lewsey over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Angus Close | 44 |
| On or near Bracknell Close | 33 |
| On or near Sussex Close | 26 |
| On or near Poynters Road | 23 |
| On or near Raglan Close | 22 |
| On or near Roydon Close | 21 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Binder Close | 17 |
| On or near Buzzard Road | 17 |
| On or near Chanfield Close | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lewsey 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 | 286 | 41.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 130 | 18.9% |
| Not recorded | 96 | 13.9% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 8.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Lewsey has an estimated population of 10,387. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lewsey sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lewsey |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
Is Lewsey a safe place to live?
Lewsey recorded 66.3 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 Lewsey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 331 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (96).
Is crime in Lewsey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lewsey was almost unchanged on the year before: 689 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 686 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lewsey?
Lewsey 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 Lewsey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.