SALISBURY AVENUE, AL1 4TU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 4TU

SALISBURY AVENUE, AL1 4TU, St Albans has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.65 per 1,000 population. This AL1 4TU 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 4TU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 4TU, encompassing approximately 3123 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)

AL1 4TU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 45
  • Sandpit Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Garden Close with total crimes: 1

SALISBURY AVENUE, AL1 4TU 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2416.65-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour137.6818.18%
Other theft74.16-46.15%
Vehicle crime22.24100.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-87.50%
Drugs10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4528.18150.00%
Other theft1314.41160.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.16120.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.52100.00%
Bicycle theft32.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.96200.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.530.00%
Other theft55.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.6033.33%
Burglary21.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-75.00%

In June 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 theft56.4066.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.8040.00%
Other theft32.24-25.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.1266.67%
Other theft41.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-75.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.120.00%
Vehicle crime41.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28200.00%
Shoplifting30.9650.00%
Burglary10.96-50.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.84-50.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Other theft10.32-75.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.72100.00%
Other theft41.28-33.33%
Shoplifting41.2833.33%
Burglary31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96200.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63.840.00%
Shoplifting31.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 20243
April 20242
January 20241

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 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202445
July 202418
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 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
May 20241
December 20231
November 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL1 4TU 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. Sandpit Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Garden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Monks Horton Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Castle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Burnham Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Brampton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1