Total Crime Rate
23.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cotefield Drive area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Leighton-Linslade North , and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cotefield Drive (LU7 3DS) in the last 12 months was 23.7 per 1,000 residents and was 54.2% lower than the Leighton-Linslade North average (51.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cotefield Drive (LU7 3DS), the main crime hotspot is near Cotefield Drive. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Leighton-Linslade North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Heathwood Close | Under investigation |
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