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

Overview of Crime in LU7 3JU

HOCKLIFFE ROAD, LU7 3JU, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.47 per 1,000 population. This LU7 3JU 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 3JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 3JU, encompassing approximately 4033 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 3JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oatfield Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Millers Close with total crimes: 2
  • Brookside Walk with total crimes: 2

HOCKLIFFE ROAD, LU7 3JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.4733.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.99-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7128.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.7040.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49100.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.9620.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.49-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Theft from the person20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In May 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 offences74.7116.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.7425.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Public order30.74200.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In April 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 offences64.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.49100.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.2120.00%
Vehicle crime31.49-40.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In February 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 crime54.2166.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.2466.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.2350.00%
Vehicle crime30.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.24-71.43%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-85.71%
Other theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4540.00%
Vehicle crime71.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.740.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oatfield Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Millers Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Brookside Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Nebular Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Cetus Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Danes Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Midway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bramble Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Brookside Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Kiteleys Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1