COOPER DRIVE, LU7 4UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 4UW

COOPER DRIVE, LU7 4UW, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.73 per 1,000 population. This LU7 4UW 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 4UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 4UW, encompassing approximately 4824 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 4UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clay Furlong with total crimes: 3
  • Cormorant Way with total crimes: 2
  • Kestrel Way with total crimes: 2

COOPER DRIVE, LU7 4UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences73.73-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.45-50.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-83.33%
Public order10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.01-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.4912.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.87100.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.22114.29%
Violence and sexual offences83.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6250.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.0120.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.490.00%
Vehicle crime31.45-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.5625.00%
Vehicle crime72.07600.00%
Drugs21.45100.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In April 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 offences84.1560.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6650.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In March 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 offences53.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.04100.00%
Vehicle crime30.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6250.00%
Public order20.620.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences31.66-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.1175.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.45400.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.8333.33%
Public order10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-87.50%
Other theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour82.6960.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.66200.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.240.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202415
June 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
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
October 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20236

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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Clay Furlong
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Cormorant Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Kestrel Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Newton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nettleton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Mannock Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Raven Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Turnham Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Sandpiper Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Cooper Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Draper Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Billington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Deverell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Highcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1