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

Overview of Crime in LU7 4SY

GIBSON DRIVE, LU7 4SY, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.28 per 1,000 population. This LU7 4SY 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 4SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 4SY, encompassing approximately 4567 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 4SY 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
  • Marley Fields with total crimes: 1

GIBSON DRIVE, LU7 4SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour73.2840.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.53-44.44%
Other crime11.090.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.09150.00%
Shoplifting31.090.00%
Burglary20.66-66.67%
Public order20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.25125.00%
Burglary61.97500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.31400.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.28-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-50.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.940.00%
Vehicle crime61.53500.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-83.33%
Burglary10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.72600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.53200.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.22-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.07133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.53300.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.53-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%

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 behaviour73.50250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.53150.00%
Other theft21.09-33.33%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.280.00%
Other theft31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.440.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
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 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

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
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20235

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 4SY 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. Marley Fields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bishop Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Greaves Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Newton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nettleton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Mannock Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Swales Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Turnham Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Sandpiper Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Cooper Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Highcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1