RIVERSIDE, LU7 3HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 3HX

RIVERSIDE, LU7 3HX, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.09 per 1,000 population. This LU7 3HX 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 3HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 3HX, encompassing approximately 3449 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 3HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 3
  • Pennivale Close with total crimes: 2
  • Clarence Road with total crimes: 2

RIVERSIDE, LU7 3HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.09125.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.61-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.51-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences42.90-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.1285.71%
Violence and sexual offences73.7740.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.0366.67%
Vehicle crime21.45-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.80250.00%
Vehicle crime52.03400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.4550.00%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.48-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-33.33%
Other theft20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-83.33%
Robbery10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.29-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.70300.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.4825.00%
Public order42.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In February 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 offences83.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3250.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.03-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-33.33%
Drugs10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.87-57.14%
Other theft20.870.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.77600.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-33.33%
Public order10.58-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.870.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 202410
February 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202413
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 202412
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 LU7 3HX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Pennivale Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clarence Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Plum Tree Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wentworth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Badgers Brook
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Winston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Monarch Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Croxley Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Barrow Path
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Mill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. St Andrews Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Baker Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Bossington Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1