BEECHWOOD AVENUE, AL1 4XS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 4XS

BEECHWOOD AVENUE, AL1 4XS, St Albans has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.60 per 1,000 population. This AL1 4XS 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 4XS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 4XS, encompassing approximately 2602 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL1 4XS area, explore the AL1 4XS 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: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)

AL1 4XS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 45
  • Oakwood Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Pinewood Close with total crimes: 1

BEECHWOOD AVENUE, AL1 4XS 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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2419.60-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour149.2275.00%
Other theft75.38-46.15%
Vehicle crime22.69-50.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-87.50%
Drugs10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-80.00%

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
Shoplifting4534.97150.00%
Other theft1317.2985.71%
Anti-social behaviour85.00166.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.07166.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.07400.00%
Vehicle crime41.92100.00%
Bicycle theft31.540.00%
Burglary21.15100.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

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
Shoplifting1813.450.00%
Other theft76.9240.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.15100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-80.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

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 offences57.68-16.67%
Other theft51.9266.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.53500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3133.33%
Other theft31.54-50.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.53500.00%
Burglary32.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.15-80.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-80.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.9266.67%
Vehicle crime51.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.92-25.00%
Shoplifting31.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.3833.33%
Other theft31.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-62.50%
Shoplifting21.15100.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

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 offences85.76166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.0750.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.00-57.14%
Burglary31.1550.00%
Other theft21.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.99600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.69400.00%
Other theft41.92-42.86%
Shoplifting41.5433.33%
Public order21.540.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-75.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76.920.00%
Vehicle crime42.690.00%
Shoplifting31.540.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 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
March 20241
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 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 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 20246
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
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 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 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 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231

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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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 4XS 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. Oakwood Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Linden Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Burleigh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Castle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1