GROVE ROAD, AL1 1DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 1DQ

GROVE ROAD, AL1 1DQ, St Albans has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.82 per 1,000 population. This AL1 1DQ 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 1DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 1DQ, encompassing approximately 2417 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

AL1 1DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belmont Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Latium Close with total crimes: 3

GROVE ROAD, AL1 1DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order712.82600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.9020.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.48300.00%
Vehicle crime41.65100.00%
Other crime31.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-77.78%
Robbery20.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.41-75.00%
Other theft10.41-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.17-47.06%
Violence and sexual offences53.72-61.54%
Shoplifting42.0733.33%
Other theft41.65300.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1716.9688.89%
Violence and sexual offences137.03-13.33%
Shoplifting35.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.5487.50%
Anti-social behaviour96.2028.57%
Shoplifting63.720.00%
Burglary22.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.83-75.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Robbery10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.89166.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.31-12.50%
Shoplifting62.9020.00%
Vehicle crime42.480.00%
Other theft31.65-25.00%
Burglary31.24200.00%
Bicycle theft21.240.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.990.00%
Shoplifting53.3166.67%
Vehicle crime42.07300.00%
Other theft41.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.24-50.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.3433.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.3150.00%
Other theft42.48100.00%
Shoplifting31.6550.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.93200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.48-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Burglary20.830.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.69-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.070.00%
Other theft31.65-25.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Other crime10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.44-12.50%
Other theft42.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-50.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.31-33.33%
Other theft32.48-40.00%
Shoplifting21.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

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 behaviour911.99-25.00%
Other theft53.72-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences42.07-66.67%
Shoplifting31.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1219.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.960.00%
Other theft114.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202413
June 202415
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20234
September 202312

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 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 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 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 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 202417
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 20248
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
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 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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