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

Overview of Crime in AL1 3NG

NEWSOM PLACE, AL1 3NG, St Albans has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.60 per 1,000 population. This AL1 3NG 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 3NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 3NG, encompassing approximately 3929 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-15.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL1 3NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13
  • Police Station with total crimes: 8

NEWSOM PLACE, AL1 3NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.60-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour176.870.00%
Public order104.33100.00%
Shoplifting92.55-10.00%
Other theft42.29-50.00%
Drugs31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Bicycle theft20.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.25-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3225.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour178.14-46.88%
Shoplifting104.33150.00%
Other theft82.55-27.27%
Vehicle crime72.0475.00%
Public order51.7866.67%
Other crime51.270.00%
Bicycle theft41.27300.00%
Robbery31.02200.00%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Drugs30.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-75.00%
Theft from the person10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3223.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences248.1460.00%
Other theft116.11266.67%
Vehicle crime42.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0233.33%
Shoplifting41.02-20.00%
Public order31.02-25.00%
Theft from the person30.7650.00%
Drugs20.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1615.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.07-28.57%
Shoplifting53.82-16.67%
Drugs41.27-20.00%
Public order41.02-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Other theft30.76-40.00%
Theft from the person20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Robbery10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.3240.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.340.00%
Shoplifting64.07200.00%
Drugs51.53400.00%
Public order51.27-50.00%
Other theft51.27-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.2733.33%
Other crime31.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-66.67%
Robbery20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1617.05-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences154.07-21.05%
Public order103.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.5520.00%
Other theft61.53500.00%
Bicycle theft31.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.51-50.00%
Theft from the person20.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.3146.15%
Anti-social behaviour184.8428.57%
Bicycle theft64.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5325.00%
Public order41.27100.00%
Shoplifting41.02300.00%
Theft from the person31.02200.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.71-26.32%
Violence and sexual offences133.56-18.75%
Other theft53.3125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27-20.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.7472.73%
Violence and sexual offences164.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.07-44.44%
Other theft41.2733.33%
Bicycle theft31.02200.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Public order20.51-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.82-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour116.11-8.33%
Public order102.80233.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.55125.00%
Shoplifting52.290.00%
Burglary31.27200.00%
Other theft30.76-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.76-60.00%
Theft from the person10.51-80.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.87-33.33%
Other theft73.05133.33%
Theft from the person51.78400.00%
Vehicle crime51.2766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.270.00%
Public order31.02-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.76-70.00%
Drugs10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.25-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1816.800.00%
Bicycle theft104.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.550.00%
Public order62.290.00%
Burglary51.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202417
July 202432
June 202416
May 202416
April 202416
March 202418
February 202414
January 202419
December 202311
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 202410
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 202310
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202432
July 202424
June 202415
May 202421
April 202415
March 202419
February 202413
January 202416
December 202324
November 202327
October 20239

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202411
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 7 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
June 20241
April 20241
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 3NG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. A1081
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 6. Stonecross Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. St Peter'S Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Hall Place Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Charter Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Peter'S Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Brooklands Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Upper Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Chime Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hall Place Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Milliner'S Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Beaconsfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Newsom Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Civic Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1