LANCASTER ROAD, AL1 4ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 4ER

LANCASTER ROAD, AL1 4ER, St Albans has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.81 per 1,000 population. This AL1 4ER crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL1 postcode area, which has experienced 417 crimes and a crime rate of 10.58 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL1 4ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 4ER, encompassing approximately 2078 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL1 4ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Charmouth Court with total crimes: 2
  • Gurney Court Road with total crimes: 1

LANCASTER ROAD, AL1 4ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.890.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.890.00%
Vehicle crime31.9250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.81100.00%
Other theft21.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-66.67%
Other crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-71.43%
Other theft10.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.77133.33%
Shoplifting23.37-33.33%
Burglary10.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.44-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Other theft21.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Burglary20.960.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.920.00%
Other theft10.96-50.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.330.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.89-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.330.00%
Other theft21.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96-66.67%

In September 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 offences67.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.89200.00%
Other theft31.44200.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-66.67%
Other theft10.48-80.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.410.00%
Shoplifting11.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20236
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
July 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
March 20242
February 20243
July 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Charmouth Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Gurney Court Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Watson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Upper Culver Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heathside
    Total1
    Burglary1