AL1 5AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 5AE

AL1 5AE, St Albans has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.79 per 1,000 population. This AL1 5AE 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 5AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 5AE, encompassing approximately 3223 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL1 5AE area, explore the AL1 5AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

AL1 5AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Liberty Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Ashbourne Court with total crimes: 3

AL1 5AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.7955.56%
Shoplifting74.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.17-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson30.9350.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Other theft20.62-60.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1416.4475.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.3462.50%
Violence and sexual offences94.03-35.71%
Vehicle crime52.79400.00%
Other theft51.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.7927.27%
Anti-social behaviour84.3433.33%
Shoplifting82.48-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson22.48-60.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.410.00%
Shoplifting113.41-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour63.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.8666.67%
Other theft21.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.4118.18%
Violence and sexual offences114.0310.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.41-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson32.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1414.27600.00%
Shoplifting114.34-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences103.41-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson33.10200.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.1762.50%
Shoplifting134.03550.00%
Vehicle crime34.03-57.14%
Burglary20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.720.00%
Vehicle crime72.48600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.17200.00%
Shoplifting21.86-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.48-50.00%
Shoplifting41.24300.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.72100.00%
Vehicle crime32.48-25.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.62100.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.24-20.00%
Vehicle crime43.72-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-73.33%
Theft from the person21.240.00%
Burglary20.62-33.33%
Other theft20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-71.43%
Shoplifting20.62-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1518.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.650.00%
Vehicle crime104.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.100.00%
Burglary32.170.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202414
June 202411
May 202411
April 202410
March 202413
February 20248
January 20248
December 202312
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 20248
June 20246
May 20249
April 202414
March 20242
February 202412
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 202315

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20248
June 202411
May 202413
April 202411
March 202413
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL1 5AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Liberty Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ashbourne Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Frobisher Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chivenor Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Keswick Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Hill End Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Thirlmere Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Cell Barnes Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ivory Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Howard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Swallow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Windermere Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Buttermere Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Puddingstone Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Aldwick
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1