AL1 4SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 4SA

AL1 4SA, St Albans has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.74 per 1,000 population. This AL1 4SA 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 4SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 4SA, encompassing approximately 2264 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL1 4SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Marshal'S Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Sandpit Lane with total crimes: 2

AL1 4SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.7466.67%
Other theft52.21-16.67%
Burglary12.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.42-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour32.6550.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%

In July 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 theft117.5122.22%
Violence and sexual offences24.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft95.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.32-66.67%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft96.62-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.97100.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft125.74-20.00%
Vehicle crime15.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft159.2750.00%
Vehicle crime26.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft105.30-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences14.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft117.95-21.43%
Burglary24.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft147.51250.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.180.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 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 20243
April 20249
March 202412
February 202415
January 202410
December 202311
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 9 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242

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 4SA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Marshal'S Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Sandpit Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Charmouth Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Hall Heath Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Garden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Monks Horton Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1