HOCKLIFFE ROAD, LU7 3FP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 3FP

HOCKLIFFE ROAD, LU7 3FP, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population. This LU7 3FP 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 3FP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 3FP, encompassing approximately 4702 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU7 3FP area, explore the LU7 3FP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

LU7 3FP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albany Road with total crimes: 11
  • Police Station with total crimes: 4
  • Cutlers Way with total crimes: 2

HOCKLIFFE ROAD, LU7 3FP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.8175.00%
Other theft51.4966.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.0666.67%
Vehicle crime41.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.640.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.47-37.50%
Shoplifting41.06300.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.64-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.0233.33%
Violence and sexual offences81.70-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.70-40.00%
Other theft30.64200.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.2340.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2825.00%
Theft from the person31.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-50.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7425.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.13-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.850.00%
Vehicle crime40.8533.33%
Public order20.85-33.33%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.59233.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.130.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Other theft30.64200.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.170.00%
Burglary41.70100.00%
Vehicle crime40.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-72.73%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.95175.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.3433.33%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-33.33%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.4720.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.280.00%
Public order30.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.40-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.0633.33%
Public order20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-60.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.53300.00%
Vehicle crime52.55-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-40.00%
Shoplifting30.64200.00%
Other theft20.64-50.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime116.81450.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.34-54.55%
Other theft41.06300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.85-62.50%
Robbery30.640.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.340.00%
Drugs51.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 202414
May 202410
April 20248
March 20248
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 202312
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 202311
September 20232

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 202410
March 20243
February 202411
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

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.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
September 20235

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
October 20233

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU7 3FP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Albany Road
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cutlers Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hockliffe Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bedford Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brookside Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Plum Tree Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. South Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Stanbridge Road Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eagle Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. White House Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Brookside Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Adaern Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1