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

Overview of Crime in LU7 4RD

RICHMOND ROAD, LU7 4RD, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.31 per 1,000 population. This LU7 4RD 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 4RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 4RD, encompassing approximately 3714 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU7 4RD area, explore the LU7 4RD 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 (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 4RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clay Furlong with total crimes: 3
  • Brooklands Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Cutlers Way with total crimes: 2

RICHMOND ROAD, LU7 4RD 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.3116.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.88-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.1260.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-33.33%
Other theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In July 2024, 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 behaviour53.23-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.35-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8150.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-80.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.92200.00%
Vehicle crime51.62-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences51.35-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.19120.00%
Vehicle crime82.96300.00%
Burglary22.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-60.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.77150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.350.00%
Public order21.35100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-60.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.31150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.35-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.35100.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 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 offences63.23-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.15300.00%
Public order21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Other crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.690.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.96300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08100.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime84.04166.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.15-33.33%
Public order20.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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 offences53.230.00%
Vehicle crime31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 202411
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20238
September 20233

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
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Clay Furlong
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Brooklands Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Cutlers Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Newton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nettleton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Cooper Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Draper Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Billington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Deverell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Highcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Stanbridge Road Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Eagle Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1