AL1 4DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 4DF

AL1 4DF, St Albans has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.67 per 1,000 population. This AL1 4DF 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 4DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 4DF, encompassing approximately 3747 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL1 4DF area, explore the AL1 4DF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL1 4DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stonecross Close with total crimes: 5
  • Cricketers Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sandridge Road with total crimes: 1

AL1 4DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.6766.67%
Vehicle crime21.33-33.33%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.80-76.92%
Public order10.800.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.34333.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.47100.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Burglary10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.20200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.80-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.20166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.13200.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.80-66.67%
Public order20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.07800.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.400.00%
Burglary31.0750.00%
Other theft10.80-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7425.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33200.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.940.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-87.50%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour84.27100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.13-20.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.330.00%
Other theft41.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202413
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20249
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stonecross Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Cricketers Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sandridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Culver Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lancaster Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1