Crime Rates at Richmond Hill, Luton, LU2 7JJ

Richmond Hill area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in High Town , and the 111th lowest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Richmond Hill (LU2 7JJ) in the last 12 months was 28.6 per 1,000 residents and was 70.1% lower than the High Town average (95.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Richmond Hill (LU2 7JJ), the main crime hotspot is near Edward Street. Police recorded 56 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.