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

Overview of Crime in AL1 4RF

MARSHALS DRIVE, AL1 4RF, St Albans has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.73 per 1,000 population. This AL1 4RF 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 4RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 4RF, encompassing approximately 1357 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

AL1 4RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Marshal'S Drive with total crimes: 2

MARSHALS DRIVE, AL1 4RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft514.73-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.95-55.56%
Burglary22.950.00%
Shoplifting21.47-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Public order11.470.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour919.8850.00%
Shoplifting76.6375.00%
Other theft65.15-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson24.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.47-66.67%
Other crime10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1118.4122.22%
Anti-social behaviour68.10500.00%
Shoplifting44.4233.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.95200.00%
Burglary12.210.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft913.99125.00%
Vehicle crime36.63-25.00%
Shoplifting32.21-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.210.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.2550.00%
Vehicle crime44.42100.00%
Other theft42.95-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour22.95-66.67%
Other crime11.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.740.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft915.46-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour66.630.00%
Shoplifting44.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.95100.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1119.15-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour68.100.00%
Shoplifting64.42100.00%
Vehicle crime14.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1519.8836.36%
Anti-social behaviour611.05200.00%
Shoplifting34.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Robbery11.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1113.2510.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.21-33.33%
Other crime11.470.00%
Shoplifting10.74-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1015.46-28.57%
Shoplifting47.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1413.99180.00%
Public order210.310.00%
Shoplifting21.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft510.310.00%
Shoplifting43.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.210.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202411
June 20249
May 20244
April 20249
March 202411
February 202415
January 202411
December 202310
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 4 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
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Marshal'S Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Sandpit Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Kingshill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marshalswick Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Charmouth Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hall Heath Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hughenden Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1