ORIENT CLOSE, AL1 1AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 1AJ

ORIENT CLOSE, AL1 1AJ, St Albans has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.18 per 1,000 population. This AL1 1AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL1 postcode area, which has experienced 407 crimes and a crime rate of 10.32 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL1 1AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 1AJ, encompassing approximately 3422 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL1 1AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Albans with total crimes: 6
  • Aspasia Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

ORIENT CLOSE, AL1 1AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.9225.00%
Burglary41.46100.00%
Bicycle theft21.170.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-60.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4625.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.460.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-75.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.17-55.56%
Drugs31.170.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.6333.33%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.380.00%
Burglary41.17300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-25.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences53.80-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-33.33%
Drugs10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.29-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary68.77500.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.75400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46300.00%
Other theft41.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17200.00%
Drugs20.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.84125.00%
Public order42.630.00%
Other crime21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-75.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-85.71%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.84600.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.17100.00%
Vehicle crime21.17100.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.51-50.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.0950.00%
Vehicle crime41.7533.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-77.78%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20244
May 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
February 20244
October 20232

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL1 1AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Albans
    Total6
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Aspasia Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Duncan Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Elmshall Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Colindale Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Orient Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Alma Cut
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Charrington Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Pullman Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Ramsbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Lower Paxton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Old London Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1