CHARRINGTON PLACE, AL1 3NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 3NF

CHARRINGTON PLACE, AL1 3NF, St Albans has recorded a total of 142 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.62 per 1,000 population. This AL1 3NF 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 3NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 3NF, encompassing approximately 2507 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (27.03% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-44.19% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)

AL1 3NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13

CHARRINGTON PLACE, AL1 3NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4756.6227.03%
Shoplifting2418.74-44.19%
Anti-social behaviour239.5721.05%
Public order139.17116.67%
Other theft85.180.00%
Other crime73.1975.00%
Theft from the person42.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.59300.00%
Robbery41.59-20.00%
Drugs31.590.00%
Bicycle theft31.20-25.00%
Burglary11.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4355.0365.38%
Violence and sexual offences3717.1542.31%
Anti-social behaviour1914.75-47.22%
Other theft87.58-38.46%
Public order63.19200.00%
Robbery52.39150.00%
Vehicle crime41.99-33.33%
Other crime41.590.00%
Bicycle theft41.59100.00%
Drugs31.59200.00%
Burglary21.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.80-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-80.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3651.4438.46%
Violence and sexual offences2614.35-18.75%
Shoplifting2610.3730.00%
Other theft1310.37225.00%
Vehicle crime65.18500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.39-28.57%
Burglary41.99100.00%
Theft from the person41.59100.00%
Possession of weapons21.590.00%
Public order20.80-80.00%
Robbery20.80-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Drugs10.80-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3246.2518.52%
Anti-social behaviour2612.7618.18%
Shoplifting2010.37-31.03%
Public order107.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.99-12.50%
Drugs52.79-28.57%
Other theft41.99-33.33%
Robbery31.590.00%
Theft from the person21.200.00%
Burglary20.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Other crime20.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2949.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences2711.563.85%
Anti-social behaviour2210.77-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.7714.29%
Drugs73.19250.00%
Other theft62.79100.00%
Public order52.39-44.44%
Other crime41.99300.00%
Vehicle crime41.59100.00%
Burglary41.590.00%
Robbery31.590.00%
Theft from the person21.20100.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2943.0611.54%
Violence and sexual offences2611.5618.18%
Anti-social behaviour2510.370.00%
Public order99.9780.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.59250.00%
Other theft32.79-72.73%
Vehicle crime21.20-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.80100.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.40-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2642.2723.81%
Anti-social behaviour2510.3747.06%
Violence and sexual offences229.9715.79%
Other theft118.7783.33%
Public order54.3966.67%
Robbery31.99200.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Drugs20.80-50.00%
Theft from the person20.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-50.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2133.1023.53%
Violence and sexual offences198.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.58-37.04%
Other theft66.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3933.33%
Drugs41.5933.33%
Public order31.59200.00%
Theft from the person31.2050.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2731.1068.75%
Violence and sexual offences1910.77-44.12%
Shoplifting177.58-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson36.78-40.00%
Drugs31.2050.00%
Other theft31.20-57.14%
Theft from the person21.20-60.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Public order10.80-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3441.47-8.11%
Shoplifting2313.56130.00%
Anti-social behaviour169.17-11.11%
Other theft76.38-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.7966.67%
Theft from the person51.99-50.00%
Public order51.990.00%
Burglary31.99200.00%
Vehicle crime21.20-50.00%
Drugs20.80-33.33%
Other crime10.80-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3741.87131.25%
Anti-social behaviour1814.75-21.74%
Theft from the person107.18900.00%
Shoplifting103.99-23.08%
Other theft93.990.00%
Public order53.5925.00%
Vehicle crime41.990.00%
Drugs31.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Other crime31.20200.00%
Bicycle theft11.20-66.67%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2333.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences169.170.00%
Shoplifting136.380.00%
Other theft95.180.00%
Vehicle crime43.590.00%
Public order41.590.00%
Burglary31.590.00%
Bicycle theft31.200.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202419
July 202436
June 202426
May 202422
April 202425
March 202425
February 202417
January 202427
December 202316
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 202310
October 20231

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202437
July 202426
June 202432
May 202427
April 202426
March 202422
February 202419
January 202419
December 202334
November 202337
October 202316

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202413
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 202411
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 281 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202443
July 202426
June 202420
May 202429
April 202429
March 202426
February 202421
January 202417
December 202323
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting6
    Other crime4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 5. Drovers Way
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Spencer Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. A1081
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 9. Stonecross Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. New Kent Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. St Peter'S Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Hall Place Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Charter Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Selby Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Peter'S Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 19. Brooklands Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Upper Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. College Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Half Moon Yard
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bernard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Chime Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Hall Place Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Newsom Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Civic Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Russell Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Bowes Lyon Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1