RICHMOND HILL, LU2 7JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7JJ

RICHMOND HILL, LU2 7JJ, Luton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.45 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7JJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU2 postcode area, which has experienced 484 crimes and a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU2 7JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7JJ, encompassing approximately 6244 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 7JJ area, explore the LU2 7JJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

LU2 7JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Treetop Close with total crimes: 6
  • Winch Street with total crimes: 5
  • Kenneth Road with total crimes: 4

RICHMOND HILL, LU2 7JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences105.45-23.08%
Vehicle crime71.6075.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.12150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8050.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Other theft20.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Public order10.16-66.67%
Drugs10.16-66.67%
Robbery10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.450.00%
Vehicle crime42.08-33.33%
Other theft40.6433.33%
Public order30.64-50.00%
Drugs30.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.32-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.16-75.00%
Other crime10.16-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.21-35.00%
Public order62.08200.00%
Vehicle crime60.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.96-28.57%
Burglary40.800.00%
Other theft30.6450.00%
Other crime30.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.93-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour73.20133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.480.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Public order20.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.21160.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.16-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.480.00%
Public order20.48-60.00%
Other theft20.32-50.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.77-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson61.60500.00%
Public order50.9666.67%
Other theft40.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6450.00%
Burglary30.48-50.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.45-8.33%
Vehicle crime71.7675.00%
Burglary61.12100.00%
Public order30.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Other theft20.320.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.12-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.92-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.80-33.33%
Burglary30.64-25.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Other theft20.32-50.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.8925.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.40200.00%
Vehicle crime61.44500.00%
Burglary40.96100.00%
Other theft40.64100.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.92-50.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.32-33.33%
Other theft20.32-33.33%
Public order20.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%
Robbery10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.9377.78%
Criminal damage and arson62.56200.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Drugs30.48-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.48-62.50%
Burglary30.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences95.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.440.00%
Drugs51.280.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Public order20.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202413
June 202420
May 202426
April 202410
March 202411
February 202412
January 202415
December 202312
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 7JJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Treetop Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Winch Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kenneth Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Chadwell Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Preston Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Alice Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Edward Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Talbot Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Colin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Sandell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Havelock Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Arden Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Jubilee Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Kite Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. High Town Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Oxen Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1