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

Overview of Crime in AL1 4BQ

HOMEWOOD ROAD, AL1 4BQ, St Albans has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.67 per 1,000 population. This AL1 4BQ 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 4BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 4BQ, encompassing approximately 1960 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: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL1 4BQ 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 4BQ 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 behaviour58.67-28.57%
Other theft52.55-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.550.00%
Shoplifting21.53-71.43%
Burglary11.020.00%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.7375.00%
Shoplifting73.5775.00%
Other theft63.57-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson23.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

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 theft1111.7322.22%
Anti-social behaviour45.61300.00%
Shoplifting42.0433.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.04200.00%
Burglary11.530.00%

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 theft98.67125.00%
Shoplifting34.59-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.530.00%
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
Shoplifting67.1450.00%
Other theft43.06-55.56%
Other crime12.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-80.00%

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 theft910.71-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour54.590.00%
Shoplifting42.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1111.73-26.67%
Shoplifting65.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.060.00%
Vehicle crime12.550.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1513.2636.36%
Anti-social behaviour57.6566.67%
Shoplifting32.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Robbery11.020.00%

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 theft119.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.6150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.53100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.51-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1111.22-21.43%
Shoplifting45.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.04100.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%
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 theft1410.20250.00%
Public order27.140.00%
Shoplifting21.02-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.02-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

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
Shoplifting46.120.00%
Other theft42.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 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
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231

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 202411
February 202415
January 202411
December 202311
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 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 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
August 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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
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 4BQ 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. Marshalswick Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Charmouth Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Hall Heath Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Monks Horton Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1