WILLOW CRESCENT, AL1 5DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 5DB

WILLOW CRESCENT, AL1 5DB, St Albans has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.11 per 1,000 population. This AL1 5DB 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 5DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 5DB, encompassing approximately 3146 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL1 5DB area, explore the AL1 5DB 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)

AL1 5DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 45
  • Oakwood Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Bell View with total crimes: 2

WILLOW CRESCENT, AL1 5DB 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
Shoplifting2418.11-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour147.63100.00%
Other theft94.45-30.77%
Vehicle crime52.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.59-77.78%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-85.71%
Drugs10.320.00%

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
Shoplifting4530.19150.00%
Other theft1314.30116.67%
Violence and sexual offences94.1328.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.8675.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.22133.33%
Vehicle crime52.22150.00%
Bicycle theft41.590.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1813.351700.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.7240.00%
Other theft62.2220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-40.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.95-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour51.59150.00%
Other theft51.5925.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.590.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Shoplifting10.64-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.991000.00%
Other theft43.50-33.33%
Shoplifting31.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-60.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9166.67%
Burglary31.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-80.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.31200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.9125.00%
Vehicle crime51.59150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.590.00%
Other theft20.95-50.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences45.72-50.00%
Other theft41.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.08166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.54300.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

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 offences34.13-62.50%
Burglary30.950.00%
Other theft20.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.540.00%
Other theft41.59-42.86%
Shoplifting41.2733.33%
Burglary31.27200.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78.580.00%
Vehicle crime62.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.910.00%
Shoplifting31.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20247
June 20245
May 202411
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202445
July 202418
June 20241
May 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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

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 5DB 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. Bell View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Berkeley Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Brick Knoll Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Linden Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Burleigh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Castle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1