Crime in Wigmore: statistics, rates and trends
1,265 crimes were recorded in Wigmore in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
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1,265 crimes were recorded in Wigmore in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 454 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wigmore has the 645th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wigmore | Luton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,265 | 22,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.0 | 92.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,585 | 239,090 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wigmore was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,688 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (813). 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 | 1,265 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,520 | 158.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,303 | 135.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,241 | 129.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,079 | 112.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 813 | 84.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,138 | 118.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,688 | 176.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,560 | 162.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 109 |
| June 2026 | 128 |
| May 2026 | 114 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 111 |
| February 2026 | 80 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 106 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| October 2025 | 122 |
| September 2025 | 122 |
| August 2025 | 126 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wigmore 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 shoplifting, other theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+39%). The largest falls were in burglary (-71%) and other theft (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 454 | 47.4 | 5.72 | -0% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 240 | 25.0 | 0.73 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 142 | 14.8 | 0.97 | -3% |
| Other theft | 111 | 11.6 | 1.81 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 8.2 | 1.67 | -24% |
| Public order | 55 | 5.7 | 0.86 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 5.3 | 0.78 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 39 | 4.1 | 4.19 | -41% |
| Other crime | 32 | 3.3 | 1.58 | +39% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.6 | 0.80 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 1.9 | 1.11 | -33% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -71% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 0.62 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | -67% |
Shoplifting in Wigmore
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wigmore recorded 454 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 35.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Wigmore
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wigmore recorded 240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wigmore
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wigmore recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wigmore
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wigmore recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wigmore
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wigmore recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wigmore
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wigmore recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wigmore
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wigmore recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wigmore
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wigmore recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wigmore
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wigmore recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wigmore
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wigmore recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wigmore
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wigmore recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wigmore
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wigmore recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wigmore
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wigmore recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wigmore
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wigmore recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wigmore, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wigmore.
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 Wigmore over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prince Way | 556 |
| On or near Supermarket | 109 |
| On or near Airport/Airfield | 87 |
| On or near Parking Area | 54 |
| On or near Frank Lester Way | 36 |
| On or near Laxton Close | 26 |
| On or near Alfriston Close | 24 |
| On or near Cutlers Green | 19 |
| On or near Buckingham Drive | 18 |
| On or near Lullington Close | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wigmore 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 362 | 28.6% |
| Local resolution | 308 | 24.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 254 | 20.1% |
| Not recorded | 142 | 11.2% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Wigmore has an estimated population of 9,585. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wigmore sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wigmore |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Wigmore a safe place to live?
Wigmore recorded 132.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Wigmore?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 454 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (240).
Is crime in Wigmore going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wigmore was down 17% on the year before: 1,265 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,520 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wigmore?
Wigmore 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 Wigmore. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.