GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE, AL1 4NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 4NL

GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE, AL1 4NL, St Albans has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.88 per 1,000 population. This AL1 4NL 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 4NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 4NL, encompassing approximately 3477 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL1 4NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Paul'S Place with total crimes: 4
  • Laurel Road with total crimes: 2
  • Blandford Road with total crimes: 1

GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE, AL1 4NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.88-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.1914.29%
Vehicle crime52.30150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.44-20.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In July 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 offences74.31133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.01400.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.30-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.45250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.01100.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In April 2024, 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 crime22.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-33.33%
Public order10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.1650.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.86-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences55.1866.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.44100.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.31200.00%
Burglary31.730.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.03500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.73-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-33.33%
Other theft10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.610.00%
Burglary52.300.00%
Shoplifting31.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Paul'S Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Blandford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Clarence Park Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Newsom Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1