RICHMOND ROAD, LU7 4RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 4RB

RICHMOND ROAD, LU7 4RB, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.34 per 1,000 population. This LU7 4RB 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 4RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 4RB, encompassing approximately 3889 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU7 4RB area, explore the LU7 4RB 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

LU7 4RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brooklands Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Cutlers Way with total crimes: 2
  • Bramble Close with total crimes: 1

RICHMOND ROAD, LU7 4RB 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.77-57.14%
Other crime10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In August 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 behaviour75.1440.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.8066.67%
Burglary21.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.86-16.67%
Burglary41.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.14100.00%
Vehicle crime41.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.77-66.67%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.43125.00%
Vehicle crime82.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.06-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.60150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.6020.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.34-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.37133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.80300.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.06200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.09400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.29200.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-87.50%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime84.11700.00%
Public order22.060.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences52.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.290.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU7 4RB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brooklands Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Cutlers Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Bramble Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Greaves Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Newton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nettleton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Deverell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Highcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. South Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Stanbridge Road Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eagle Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1