RICHMOND DRIVE, LU5 5GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5GH

RICHMOND DRIVE, LU5 5GH, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5GH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU5 postcode area, which has experienced 339 crimes and a crime rate of 8.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU5 5GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5GH, encompassing approximately 2725 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU5 5GH area, explore the LU5 5GH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

LU5 5GH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Windsor Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Henley Close with total crimes: 2

RICHMOND DRIVE, LU5 5GH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences88.8114.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.94500.00%
Vehicle crime52.2025.00%
Shoplifting31.83200.00%
Public order11.10-75.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.34-53.33%
Public order42.57300.00%
Vehicle crime41.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Shoplifting10.73-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.0166.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.50-22.22%
Shoplifting32.570.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Public order10.73-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.30350.00%
Public order43.30300.00%
Shoplifting31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10200.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.10-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In April 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 offences1210.649.09%
Anti-social behaviour74.4075.00%
Shoplifting32.5750.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.911000.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.04100.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-66.67%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs46.24300.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.1050.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.9720.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.20300.00%
Robbery21.47100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-71.43%
Other theft10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.07250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.57-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.83300.00%
Public order21.47100.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.2480.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.3050.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.24-50.00%
Shoplifting21.83100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%
Other crime10.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.810.00%
Vehicle crime33.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20247
June 20249
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202415
June 20249
May 20243
April 202412
March 202411
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 5GH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Windsor Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Henley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Reaper Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Landrace Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Binder Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Copperfields Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St James Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kensington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sandringham Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Evans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kingsland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Paddock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Thresher Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Cumbria Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Fensome Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1