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

Overview of Crime in AL1 4RG

MARSHALS DRIVE, AL1 4RG, St Albans has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.84 per 1,000 population. This AL1 4RG 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 4RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 4RG, encompassing approximately 1625 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL1 4RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

MARSHALS DRIVE, AL1 4RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.84400.00%
Other theft53.08-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.85-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.62-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour614.15100.00%
Other theft63.69-50.00%
Shoplifting53.6925.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.23-66.67%
Other crime10.620.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1214.1533.33%
Shoplifting47.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.46200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8550.00%
Burglary11.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft911.07125.00%
Shoplifting35.54-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.8450.00%
Other theft43.69-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences22.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.23-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft912.92-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.5466.67%
Shoplifting43.080.00%
Vehicle crime22.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-75.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1216.00-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.380.00%
Shoplifting42.4633.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.4650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1514.7736.36%
Shoplifting39.23200.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1111.0710.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Burglary11.23-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.62-75.00%

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 theft1012.31-28.57%
Shoplifting46.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.460.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1412.92250.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.61100.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Shoplifting21.23-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.540.00%
Other theft42.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202412
June 20249
May 20244
April 20249
March 202412
February 202415
January 202411
December 202310
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Marshal'S Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Kingshill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marshalswick Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Charmouth Court
    Total1
    Other theft1