SANDPIT LANE, AL1 4EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 4EA

SANDPIT LANE, AL1 4EA, St Albans has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.86 per 1,000 population. This AL1 4EA 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 4EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 4EA, encompassing approximately 3206 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL1 4EA 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

SANDPIT LANE, AL1 4EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.86-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.8720.00%
Public order41.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.42-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences52.81-64.29%
Other theft31.56200.00%
Vehicle crime30.94200.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.35133.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.3737.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.43100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.49-33.33%
Other theft11.870.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.92125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.8160.00%
Vehicle crime12.490.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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 behaviour54.68-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.56-33.33%
Public order31.25200.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.8042.86%
Violence and sexual offences63.12500.00%
Other theft31.870.00%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1850.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In January 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 behaviour74.99133.33%
Other theft32.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.62-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.99-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.87-25.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6175.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.18-71.43%
Public order21.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.370.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 202410
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202414
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

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 4EA 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. St Peter'S Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Culver Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Heath Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Chime Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hall Place Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1