RUSSELL WAY, LU7 3NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 3NG

RUSSELL WAY, LU7 3NG, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.83 per 1,000 population. This LU7 3NG 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 3NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 3NG, encompassing approximately 3652 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 3NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oatfield Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Millers Close with total crimes: 2
  • Rye Close with total crimes: 2

RUSSELL WAY, LU7 3NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.83-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.37-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In August 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 offences127.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.2916.67%
Vehicle crime21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%
Burglary20.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.12-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.64400.00%
Burglary41.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.10-62.50%
Public order30.82200.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.02-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour72.19-12.50%
Vehicle crime31.920.00%
Public order10.82-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1222.22%
Anti-social behaviour83.0114.29%
Vehicle crime32.1950.00%
Public order30.82200.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.85-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour72.46250.00%
Vehicle crime21.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Burglary20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In March 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 offences136.85160.00%
Vehicle crime43.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Public order10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.83-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.3750.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6512.50%
Vehicle crime32.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.56-20.00%
Public order22.19100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.74-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.37-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.570.00%
Vehicle crime71.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.920.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20243
June 20248
May 202411
April 20249
March 202413
February 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20235
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
April 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

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 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 3NG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oatfield Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Millers Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Rye Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cetus Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Danes Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Midway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Meadow Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bramble Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Marley Fields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Greaves Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1