SOVEREIGN CLOSE, LU7 1FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 1FT

SOVEREIGN CLOSE, LU7 1FT, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population. This LU7 1FT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU7 postcode area, which has experienced 270 crimes and a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU7 1FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 1FT, encompassing approximately 2895 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU7 1FT area, explore the LU7 1FT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 1FT Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • King Street with total crimes: 3
  • Pennivale Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

SOVEREIGN CLOSE, LU7 1FT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2233.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.76-40.00%
Public order12.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.91-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.45-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.059.09%
Violence and sexual offences104.1466.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.4550.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.6083.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.07100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.49-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-76.92%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.71225.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.49120.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Public order20.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.14150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.73100.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.69-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary44.83300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.3833.33%
Other theft21.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04100.00%
Public order10.69-66.67%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.83200.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.69-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-90.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.450.00%
Drugs21.730.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 202411
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 202314

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202412
June 202411
May 20246
April 20243
March 202413
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 202310

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU7 1FT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Pennivale Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vimy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wentworth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Badgers Brook
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Monarch Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Croxley Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Barrow Path
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Mill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. St Andrews Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Baker Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Bossington Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1