OSPREY DRIVE, LU7 4BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 4BX

OSPREY DRIVE, LU7 4BX, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.42 per 1,000 population. This LU7 4BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU7 postcode area, which has experienced 334 crimes and a crime rate of 5.42 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU7 4BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 4BX, encompassing approximately 3619 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU7 4BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cormorant Way with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Dimmock Close with total crimes: 2

OSPREY DRIVE, LU7 4BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.42-53.85%
Violence and sexual offences51.66-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.38100.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.91333.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.5916.67%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.66-72.73%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In April 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 behaviour116.63266.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.04200.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.76200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.93-25.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.110.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.66-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.0425.00%
Other theft21.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202413
June 20243
May 20243
April 202411
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU7 4BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cormorant Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Dimmock Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Raven Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grebe Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Heron Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Turnham Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Partridge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1