HOCKLIFFE STREET, LU7 1EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 1EZ

HOCKLIFFE STREET, LU7 1EZ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.36 per 1,000 population. This LU7 1EZ 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 1EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 1EZ, encompassing approximately 4692 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU7 1EZ area, explore the LU7 1EZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)

LU7 1EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albany Road with total crimes: 11
  • Market Square with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

HOCKLIFFE STREET, LU7 1EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.36140.00%
Other theft112.56-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences102.34-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour92.13-25.00%
Public order51.9225.00%
Burglary31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1412.3675.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.98-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour122.77-14.29%
Shoplifting52.56-54.55%
Public order41.07-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Burglary20.430.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.49-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour143.20-22.22%
Shoplifting112.98-8.33%
Other theft82.34-27.27%
Public order51.7066.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-62.50%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.43-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.11125.00%
Shoplifting123.84500.00%
Other theft112.5610.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.3460.00%
Theft from the person41.70300.00%
Public order30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Burglary10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109.3811.11%
Anti-social behaviour82.13-57.89%
Violence and sexual offences81.70-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson51.70400.00%
Drugs51.07400.00%
Vehicle crime31.0750.00%
Shoplifting20.64-75.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Public order10.21-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.43171.43%
Violence and sexual offences144.050.00%
Other theft92.98-30.77%
Shoplifting81.92-20.00%
Public order41.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.9255.56%
Other theft132.98-31.58%
Shoplifting102.77-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.13-50.00%
Public order61.49500.00%
Vehicle crime41.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-33.33%
Burglary30.850.00%
Drugs30.64200.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1915.1318.75%
Anti-social behaviour144.05100.00%
Shoplifting142.9855.56%
Violence and sexual offences92.98-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson61.9220.00%
Vehicle crime41.28100.00%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Public order10.64-80.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1613.43-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences143.417.69%
Shoplifting92.98-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9216.67%
Public order51.49150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.07150.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Bicycle theft20.43100.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1811.9312.50%
Violence and sexual offences133.84-18.75%
Shoplifting102.77-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.1320.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1713.6441.67%
Other theft163.62-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.4177.78%
Anti-social behaviour53.41-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.07-50.00%
Public order20.85-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2015.770.00%
Shoplifting124.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.560.00%
Vehicle crime81.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.700.00%
Public order51.700.00%
Robbery31.070.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 20248
June 202411
May 202410
April 20249
March 202413
February 202419
January 202416
December 202318
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202414
June 202418
May 20248
April 202419
March 20247
February 202414
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202415
June 202424
May 20248
April 202414
March 202414
February 20249
January 202414
December 202313
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 202411
June 202412
May 20242
April 20248
March 202410
February 202414
January 20249
December 202310
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU7 1EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Albany Road
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Market Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Public order1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Lake Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. West Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 8. Cutlers Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Hockliffe Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bedford Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Plum Tree Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. North Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Grove Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. South Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Old Chapel Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. White House Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Adaern Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Barrow Path
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Mill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. St Andrews Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Baker Street
    Total1
    Other theft1