BURNHAM ROAD, AL1 4QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 4QN

BURNHAM ROAD, AL1 4QN, St Albans has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.07 per 1,000 population. This AL1 4QN 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 4QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 4QN, encompassing approximately 3980 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-47.83% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

AL1 4QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 45
  • Luna Place with total crimes: 5
  • St Paul'S Place with total crimes: 4

BURNHAM ROAD, AL1 4QN 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2415.07-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour116.03-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.7614.29%
Other theft72.01-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson41.76-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4622.86155.56%
Other theft1311.56116.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.27300.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.01133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.76250.00%
Public order21.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting189.300.00%
Other theft64.5220.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.750.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Public order20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.2866.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.26-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.2716.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.760.00%
Shoplifting30.75200.00%
Other theft30.75-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.53200.00%
Other theft41.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.75-25.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.0033.33%
Other theft31.00-25.00%
Shoplifting30.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Burglary10.50-75.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.770.00%
Burglary41.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.00-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.7550.00%
Shoplifting20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.7760.00%
Shoplifting32.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.5266.67%
Burglary21.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-50.00%
Shoplifting20.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.03100.00%
Burglary41.00100.00%
Other theft41.00-42.86%
Shoplifting41.00-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.0050.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76.530.00%
Shoplifting61.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.000.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202446
July 202418
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL1 4QN 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. St Paul'S Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Garden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Castle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Burnham Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Brampton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Blandford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Valerie Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1