AL1 4LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 4LU

AL1 4LU, St Albans has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.38 per 1,000 population. This AL1 4LU 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 4LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 4LU, encompassing approximately 4229 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

AL1 4LU 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

AL1 4LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.42-57.14%
Burglary21.42100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.57250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.4250.00%
Bicycle theft30.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1550.00%
Burglary42.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.9533.33%
Public order30.95200.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences63.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-50.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.02-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.42-14.29%
Shoplifting11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.8975.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.66200.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.89-63.64%
Burglary10.95-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.97266.67%
Burglary32.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7150.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.07-40.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.8425.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-60.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.2625.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.18-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.18100.00%
Robbery20.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.2020.00%
Vehicle crime41.42-42.86%
Shoplifting30.9550.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-80.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-80.00%
Other theft10.24-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.460.00%
Other theft72.360.00%
Vehicle crime71.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.180.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 202411
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232
September 20231

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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL1 4LU 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. Breakspear Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Hawkshill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Burnham Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Brampton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Blandford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Clarence Park Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Dexter Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1