RIDGEWAY, LU6 3RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3RL

RIDGEWAY, LU6 3RL, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.58 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3RL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU6 postcode area, which has experienced 226 crimes and a crime rate of 6.55 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU6 3RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3RL, encompassing approximately 604 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 3RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ridgeway with total crimes: 2
  • Plewes Close with total crimes: 2
  • Woods Close with total crimes: 1

RIDGEWAY, LU6 3RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.620.00%
Public order11.650.00%
Vehicle crime11.650.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour313.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.96-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.310.00%
Other crime11.650.00%
Burglary11.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.23200.00%
Public order14.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.650.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour29.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.31-50.00%
Burglary13.310.00%
Other theft11.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.2333.33%
Public order26.620.00%
Burglary13.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.65-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.9250.00%
Vehicle crime24.960.00%
Other theft13.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.310.00%
Burglary13.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.65-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour314.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.960.00%
Vehicle crime24.960.00%
Other theft13.310.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.62100.00%
Burglary13.310.00%
Other crime11.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime516.5466.67%
Violence and sexual offences28.27-60.00%
Burglary13.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Public order11.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.200.00%
Vehicle crime38.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.960.00%
Other crime13.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU6 3RL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ridgeway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Plewes Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Woods Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Russell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1