NEWSOM PLACE, AL1 3FN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 3FN

NEWSOM PLACE, AL1 3FN, St Albans has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.53 per 1,000 population. This AL1 3FN 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 3FN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 3FN, encompassing approximately 3829 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL1 3FN area, explore the AL1 3FN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

AL1 3FN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cotsmoor with total crimes: 5
  • Hall Place Close with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

NEWSOM PLACE, AL1 3FN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour96.5380.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.35-37.50%
Other theft31.31-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.7850.00%
Public order30.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.40-46.67%
Vehicle crime72.09133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.83-61.54%
Other theft41.31-20.00%
Burglary31.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft20.52100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.75150.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.92333.33%
Other theft53.39400.00%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.70-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.3666.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.61200.00%
Shoplifting51.57400.00%
Other theft41.310.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Bicycle theft20.52-33.33%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Theft from the person10.52-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.570.00%
Other theft41.570.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-50.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.36-40.00%
Bicycle theft61.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.04300.00%
Burglary31.04200.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.61-25.00%
Burglary11.570.00%
Other theft10.26-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.14-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour82.61100.00%
Other theft52.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.04200.00%
Public order20.78-75.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.14120.00%
Public order82.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.09150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31-42.86%
Burglary21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-60.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.83-12.50%
Other theft51.83150.00%
Vehicle crime51.31400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.31-16.67%
Bicycle theft31.31-66.67%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Robbery10.520.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft99.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.090.00%
Burglary41.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202413
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20241
January 20245
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202415
June 20246
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 202410
January 202410
December 202311
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL1 3FN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cotsmoor
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hall Place Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. St Peter'S Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Brooklands Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Upper Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Hall Place Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Clarence Park Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Beaconsfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newsom Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1