HOMEWOOD ROAD, AL1 4BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 4BG

HOMEWOOD ROAD, AL1 4BG, St Albans has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.26 per 1,000 population. This AL1 4BG 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 4BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 4BG, encompassing approximately 1944 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

AL1 4BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Marshal'S Drive with total crimes: 2

HOMEWOOD ROAD, AL1 4BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.26-28.57%
Other theft52.57-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.57300.00%
Shoplifting22.06-66.67%
Burglary11.030.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.3175.00%
Shoplifting63.6050.00%
Other theft63.09-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences13.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1111.8322.22%
Anti-social behaviour45.66300.00%
Shoplifting42.0633.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.06200.00%
Burglary11.540.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft98.74125.00%
Shoplifting34.63-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.6950.00%
Other theft43.09-55.56%
Other crime12.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft910.29-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.6366.67%
Shoplifting42.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.06100.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1211.31-20.00%
Shoplifting66.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0950.00%
Vehicle crime11.54-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1513.3736.36%
Shoplifting37.71200.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-33.33%
Burglary11.030.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft119.2610.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.540.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.51-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1010.80-28.57%
Shoplifting45.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.06100.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft149.77250.00%
Public order27.200.00%
Shoplifting21.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.630.00%
Other theft42.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202411
June 20249
May 20244
April 20249
March 202412
February 202415
January 202411
December 202310
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Marshal'S Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Sandpit Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Kingshill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marshalswick Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Charmouth Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hall Heath Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Monks Horton Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1