HOLYWELL HILL, AL1 1DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 1DH

HOLYWELL HILL, AL1 1DH, St Albans has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.42 per 1,000 population. This AL1 1DH 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 1DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 1DH, encompassing approximately 2565 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL1 1DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belmont Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Market Place with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

HOLYWELL HILL, AL1 1DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.42-27.27%
Public order73.12600.00%
Other crime42.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.56300.00%
Robbery41.560.00%
Vehicle crime41.56100.00%
Shoplifting21.56-81.82%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-80.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.98-26.67%
Shoplifting114.2937.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.29-41.18%
Other theft43.9033.33%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1720.2754.55%
Violence and sexual offences156.63-21.05%
Shoplifting85.8533.33%
Other theft33.1250.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.10137.50%
Anti-social behaviour117.4137.50%
Shoplifting64.29-14.29%
Public order32.340.00%
Other theft21.17-33.33%
Burglary20.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-75.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.12-33.33%
Shoplifting73.120.00%
Vehicle crime42.730.00%
Burglary41.56300.00%
Other theft31.56-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.78100.00%
Robbery20.780.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.7620.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.680.00%
Shoplifting73.1275.00%
Other theft52.73-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5650.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In March 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 behaviour1013.6425.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.9060.00%
Other theft73.12250.00%
Shoplifting42.73100.00%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-50.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.31100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.12-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.95300.00%
Other theft21.56-33.33%
Burglary20.780.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences610.14-45.45%
Vehicle crime42.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5633.33%
Other theft31.56-50.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.750.00%
Other theft64.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.34-66.67%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.03120.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.290.00%
Other theft43.51-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.5650.00%
Theft from the person21.170.00%
Shoplifting20.78-33.33%
Drugs10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.70-25.00%
Other theft53.51-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.95-64.29%
Shoplifting31.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.460.00%
Other theft124.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202415
June 202419
May 20248
April 20248
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 202311
November 202311
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 202417
June 202411
May 20248
April 202412
March 202410
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 202312

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

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Belmont Hill
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 4. Latium Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 5. Half Moon Yard
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sumpter Yard
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Holly Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Centrium
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tankerfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Westbourne Mews
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Chequer Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Sopwell Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Holywell Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Pondwicks Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Grove Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. The Brambles
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Abbey View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Ashwood Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1