GIBSON DRIVE, LU7 4HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 4HF

GIBSON DRIVE, LU7 4HF, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.45 per 1,000 population. This LU7 4HF 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 4HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 4HF, encompassing approximately 4633 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU7 4HF area, explore the LU7 4HF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 4HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barton Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Cormorant Way with total crimes: 2
  • Bishop Close with total crimes: 1

GIBSON DRIVE, LU7 4HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.29-37.50%
Other crime11.080.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.69-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.94-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.73400.00%
Burglary21.08-66.67%
Public order20.43100.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.77275.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.2466.67%
Burglary62.16500.00%
Vehicle crime31.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.81-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.29100.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.3225.00%
Vehicle crime32.160.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.04225.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.81166.67%
Public order21.730.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.81100.00%
Vehicle crime30.86200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.81-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-50.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73300.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.94-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-85.71%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.67250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.510.00%
Other theft21.08-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202415
June 20244
May 20242
April 202413
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202410
June 20246
May 202410
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barton Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cormorant Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Bishop Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Greaves Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Newton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nettleton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Mannock Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Swales Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Raven Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tern Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Turnham Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Sandpiper Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Cooper Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1