HODDESDON VILLAS, LU7 1RU, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.29 per 1,000 population. This LU7 1RU 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 1RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 1RU, encompassing approximately 3265 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 13 | 19.29 | -7.14% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 3.98 | 140.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 3.67 | -21.43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 3.37 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.37 | 20.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.84 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.61 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.31 | -75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.31 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 19.29 | 16.67% |
| Other theft | 14 | 4.29 | 133.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 4.29 | 37.50% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.37 | -16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.53 | -54.55% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.53 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.22 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.22 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.61 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 16.23 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 3.67 | -21.43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 3.37 | -60.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.45 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.84 | -53.85% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.84 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.22 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 23.27 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 6.12 | 166.67% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 4.90 | 250.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 4.29 | 30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.98 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.84 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.92 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.92 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 16.23 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 10 | 4.90 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 3.06 | -70.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.84 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.22 | -55.56% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.22 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.61 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.31 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.31 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 21.74 | 185.71% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 6.12 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.67 | -23.08% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 3.06 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.76 | 16.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.14 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.92 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.92 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.92 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.61 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.31 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 25.11 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 13 | 6.12 | -27.78% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 3.98 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 3.67 | -53.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.14 | 500.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.84 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.53 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.22 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.92 | -57.14% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.92 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.92 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.61 | 100.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 18 | 23.89 | 20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 5.51 | 150.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 4.59 | 50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 4.59 | -14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.67 | 75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.14 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.22 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.92 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.31 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 15 | 17.46 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 4.59 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 4.29 | -9.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 3.06 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.84 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.22 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.92 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.61 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.61 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 15 | 18.07 | -6.25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 4.59 | 7.69% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 4.29 | -38.89% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 3.37 | -28.57% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.53 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.92 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.92 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.61 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.31 | -66.67% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 18 | 19.60 | 38.46% |
| Other theft | 16 | 5.51 | -5.88% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 4.90 | 30.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 3.98 | -30.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.14 | -57.14% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.92 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.61 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.31 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.31 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 17 | 21.44 | -26.09% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 5.21 | 30.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 3.98 | -52.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 3.06 | -54.55% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.06 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.14 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.22 | -62.50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.92 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.61 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.61 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 23 | 30.01 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 7.04 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 6.74 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 6.43 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.06 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.45 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.22 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.92 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 20 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
A total of 183 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 13 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 23 |
A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 21 |
A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU7 1RU postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |