BLANDFORD ROAD, AL1 4JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 4JR

BLANDFORD ROAD, AL1 4JR, St Albans has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.18 per 1,000 population. This AL1 4JR 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 4JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 4JR, encompassing approximately 3400 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL1 4JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Luna Place with total crimes: 5
  • Cotsmoor with total crimes: 5
  • St Paul'S Place with total crimes: 4

BLANDFORD ROAD, AL1 4JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-50.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8840.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.06200.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.000.00%
Burglary31.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.12-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences51.76-16.67%
Shoplifting11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.47-62.50%
Burglary10.88-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In February 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 offences84.71300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.350.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.06-60.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.9466.67%
Shoplifting21.470.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-80.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.71150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.1850.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.29300.00%
Shoplifting31.18200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.88-60.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-75.00%
Other theft10.29-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.650.00%
Vehicle crime61.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Luna Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Cotsmoor
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Paul'S Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Burnham Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Brampton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Blandford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Clarence Park Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1