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

Overview of Crime in AL1 4UA

SALISBURY AVENUE, AL1 4UA, St Albans has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.12 per 1,000 population. This AL1 4UA 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 4UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 4UA, encompassing approximately 3307 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL1 4UA area, explore the AL1 4UA 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: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)

AL1 4UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 45
  • Garden Close with total crimes: 1
  • Linden Crescent with total crimes: 1

SALISBURY AVENUE, AL1 4UA 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2415.12-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour127.2633.33%
Other theft73.63-46.15%
Vehicle crime22.12-50.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-87.50%
Drugs10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-80.00%

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
Shoplifting4528.12150.00%
Other theft1313.6185.71%
Anti-social behaviour93.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.72166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.4225.00%
Vehicle crime41.51100.00%
Bicycle theft41.210.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.790.00%
Other theft75.4440.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.12-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In June 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 offences56.35-16.67%
Other theft51.5166.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.0516.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.12500.00%
Other theft31.81-40.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.05100.00%
Other theft51.81150.00%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.910.00%
Shoplifting30.9150.00%
Other theft20.91-33.33%
Burglary10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.930.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.91-62.50%
Shoplifting20.91100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

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 offences83.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-50.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.21300.00%
Other theft41.21-42.86%
Shoplifting41.2133.33%
Burglary21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.120.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Shoplifting30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20243
June 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

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 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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 4UA 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. Garden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Linden Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Burleigh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Castle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Burnham Road
    Total1
    Burglary1