AL1 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 4LJ

AL1 4LJ, St Albans has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.03 per 1,000 population. This AL1 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 4LJ, encompassing approximately 4603 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

AL1 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 45
  • Luna Place with total crimes: 5
  • Berkeley Mews with total crimes: 2

AL1 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2413.03-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour135.218.33%
Other theft82.82-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences61.74-14.29%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-66.67%
Robbery10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-83.33%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4520.85150.00%
Other theft149.78133.33%
Anti-social behaviour123.0471.43%
Violence and sexual offences72.6140.00%
Bicycle theft61.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.30100.00%
Vehicle crime21.30-33.33%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Burglary10.43-80.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.910.00%
Other theft61.5220.00%
Burglary51.30400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.09-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-50.00%
Public order30.65200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.9512.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.96-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.520.00%
Other theft51.3066.67%
Drugs11.090.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.6525.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.17166.67%
Other theft31.74-40.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.43100.00%
Other theft51.7466.67%
Burglary31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.65-40.00%
Shoplifting10.65-66.67%
Public order10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.56-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.09400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09-20.00%
Other theft30.87-25.00%
Shoplifting30.6550.00%
Burglary10.65-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.43-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour51.520.00%
Burglary51.09400.00%
Other theft41.090.00%
Shoplifting20.87100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.34120.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3925.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.48-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.09-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Other theft20.65-60.00%
Burglary10.43-80.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.39166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.7416.67%
Burglary51.520.00%
Other theft51.09-28.57%
Shoplifting41.0933.33%
Vehicle crime20.87-75.00%
Public order20.43100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime86.730.00%
Other theft71.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.300.00%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 20247
June 20247
May 202410
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
April 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 202411
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202445
July 202418
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total45
    Shoplifting24
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Luna Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Berkeley Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Burleigh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Castle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Burnham Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Brampton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Valerie Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Camp View Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Camp Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Ely Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1