RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LU7 3GF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 3GF

RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LU7 3GF, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population. This LU7 3GF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU7 postcode area, which has experienced 270 crimes and a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU7 3GF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 3GF, encompassing approximately 2167 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU7 3GF area, explore the LU7 3GF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 3GF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hydrus Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Phoenix Close with total crimes: 2
  • Jenner Close with total crimes: 2

RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LU7 3GF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.84-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour43.230.00%
Vehicle crime31.850.00%
Other theft11.38-75.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.1583.33%
Other theft45.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.85100.00%
Other crime21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.38-40.00%
Other theft42.77300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.850.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3811.11%
Anti-social behaviour24.61-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences911.54-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.1514.29%
Vehicle crime53.690.00%
Public order22.31100.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.54-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.61600.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.23200.00%
Other theft11.38-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.2333.33%
Vehicle crime25.54-71.43%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.6180.00%
Vehicle crime74.15600.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.23200.00%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.23-54.55%
Vehicle crime12.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.6183.33%
Public order35.080.00%
Vehicle crime31.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-60.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.31500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.77-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.77-28.57%
Robbery12.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.230.00%
Vehicle crime13.230.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 3 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
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20246
June 202410
May 20249
April 202410
March 202412
February 20249
January 20245
December 202311
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU7 3GF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hydrus Drive
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Phoenix Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Jenner Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Oatfield Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Millers Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Rye Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lister Corner
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Babbage Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Meadow Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1