MARSHALS DRIVE, AL1 4QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 4QZ

MARSHALS DRIVE, AL1 4QZ, St Albans has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.62 per 1,000 population. This AL1 4QZ 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 4QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 4QZ, encompassing approximately 1280 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

AL1 4QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dymoke Green with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Dean'S Gardens with total crimes: 3

MARSHALS DRIVE, AL1 4QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.62-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.69150.00%
Vehicle crime53.9025.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.90-33.33%
Other theft11.560.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.0860.00%
Burglary46.250.00%
Vehicle crime43.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34-50.00%
Shoplifting21.560.00%
Other theft11.560.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In July 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 offences59.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.900.00%
Vehicle crime23.12-33.33%
Other theft11.560.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.690.00%
Vehicle crime33.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.340.00%

In May 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 offences58.5966.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.90-50.00%
Other theft21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.81300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.12-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson12.34-83.33%
Other theft10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In March 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 offences814.84166.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.25200.00%
Shoplifting24.69-33.33%
Burglary11.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting311.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.34200.00%
Other theft22.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56100.00%
Burglary21.56100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.69200.00%
Other theft24.690.00%
Burglary11.56-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary37.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.34-57.14%
Other theft22.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.15133.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.470.00%
Bicycle theft12.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.340.00%
Other theft22.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20246
March 20242
February 20243

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 4QZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dymoke Green
    Total5
    Vehicle crime4
    Other crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dean'S Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Charmouth Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Marten Gate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Chalkdell Fields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Watson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lancaster Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1