MOUNTBATTEN CLOSE, AL1 5AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 5AX

MOUNTBATTEN CLOSE, AL1 5AX, St Albans has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.13 per 1,000 population. This AL1 5AX 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 5AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 5AX, encompassing approximately 2519 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

AL1 5AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkway Court with total crimes: 5
  • Ashbourne Court with total crimes: 3
  • Blake Close with total crimes: 2

MOUNTBATTEN CLOSE, AL1 5AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.13200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.3866.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.98-33.33%
Burglary21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Other theft10.79-66.67%
Public order10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.5420.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.38-25.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.1625.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59-50.00%
Theft from the person20.79100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.59300.00%
Burglary11.590.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.95100.00%
Vehicle crime43.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.95400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.98-66.67%
Burglary31.5950.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.7320.00%
Vehicle crime54.76150.00%
Burglary21.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-87.50%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.97700.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.18200.00%
Other crime22.380.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.76-16.67%
Other theft21.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.75-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.38400.00%
Vehicle crime31.98-25.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.34-27.27%
Vehicle crime43.180.00%
Burglary21.59100.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-85.71%
Drugs10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-90.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.970.00%
Vehicle crime42.780.00%
Burglary11.590.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20248
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 202412
February 202410
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parkway Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Ashbourne Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Blake Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Frobisher Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thirlmere Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Cell Barnes Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Admirals Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Nelson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Herons Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Whitecroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ivory Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Howard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Swallow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1