Total Crime Rate
13.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Carina Drive area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Leighton-Linslade North , and the 73rd 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 Carina Drive (LU7 3XQ) in the last 12 months was 13.3 per 1,000 residents and was 74.3% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Carina Drive (LU7 3XQ), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 17 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 | Other theft | Lee Don Furlong | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Middle Green | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Dove Tree Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greenlands | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Capshill Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Capshill Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Aries Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Saxons Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Carina Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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