SANDRIDGE ROAD, AL1 4AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 4AJ

SANDRIDGE ROAD, AL1 4AJ, St Albans has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.58 per 1,000 population. This AL1 4AJ 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 4AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 4AJ, encompassing approximately 1461 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

AL1 4AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dymoke Green with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Charmouth Court with total crimes: 1

SANDRIDGE ROAD, AL1 4AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.42200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.05-62.50%
Other theft12.050.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%

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 offences817.1014.29%
Vehicle crime55.47150.00%
Burglary33.420.00%
Shoplifting22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.37-66.67%
Other theft10.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.8975.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.790.00%
Vehicle crime22.05-33.33%
Other theft11.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.100.00%
Vehicle crime32.7450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.8433.33%
Other theft22.74100.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.37-75.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour46.84300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.74-62.50%
Vehicle crime22.05100.00%
Other theft11.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.94166.67%
Shoplifting25.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Burglary11.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-66.67%
Other theft10.68-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting310.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.05-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.05200.00%
Other theft22.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.37100.00%
Burglary21.370.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.63200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.1066.67%
Other theft33.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary36.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.05-57.14%
Other theft22.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%

In November 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 offences78.21133.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.79-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.050.00%
Other theft22.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20246
March 20242
February 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL1 4AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dymoke Green
    Total5
    Vehicle crime4
    Other crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Charmouth Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Chalkdell Fields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Watson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sandridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lancaster Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1