LEMSFORD ROAD, AL1 3PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 3PQ

LEMSFORD ROAD, AL1 3PQ, St Albans has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.91 per 1,000 population. This AL1 3PQ 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 3PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 3PQ, encompassing approximately 3833 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL1 3PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Laurel Road with total crimes: 2
  • St Peter'S Road with total crimes: 2

LEMSFORD ROAD, AL1 3PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.910.00%
Bicycle theft31.04200.00%
Public order30.78200.00%
Other theft20.78-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.52-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.04-27.27%
Vehicle crime52.0966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.30-55.56%
Other theft31.04200.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences116.78266.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.87350.00%
Vehicle crime32.35-25.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.04-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.65250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.830.00%
Public order11.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.390.00%
Burglary31.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.3033.33%
Burglary11.040.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.13150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.30-57.14%
Other theft20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.43133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.83-50.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.13-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.960.00%
Burglary42.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.040.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 202411
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. St Peter'S Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Brooklands Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Culver Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hall Place Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Clarence Park Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Beaconsfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Newsom Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1