AL1 4AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 4AX

AL1 4AX, St Albans has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.61 per 1,000 population. This AL1 4AX 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 4AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 4AX, encompassing approximately 2757 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL1 4AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • A1081 with total crimes: 5
  • Stonecross Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hall Place Close with total crimes: 4

AL1 4AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.6175.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.18100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.70-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences42.90-66.67%
Other theft31.45200.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.3522.22%
Criminal damage and arson23.990.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3412.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.2612.50%
Other theft13.260.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.9060.00%
Vehicle crime12.900.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In April 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 behaviour55.44-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences41.81-42.86%
Public order31.45200.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.7028.57%
Violence and sexual offences73.26250.00%
Other theft32.540.00%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.1675.00%
Other theft32.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0950.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.090.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.7133.33%
Other theft31.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-25.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.18-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.45100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202411
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202412
June 20249
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241

A total of 2 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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A1081
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 2. Stonecross Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Hall Place Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Cricketers Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Culver Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Heath Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Chime Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hall Place Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Eleanore Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1