ASHLEY ROAD, AL1 5DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 5DE

ASHLEY ROAD, AL1 5DE, St Albans has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.40 per 1,000 population. This AL1 5DE 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 5DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 5DE, encompassing approximately 3719 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL1 5DE area, explore the AL1 5DE 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: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

AL1 5DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 45
  • Liberty Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Bell View with total crimes: 2

ASHLEY ROAD, AL1 5DE 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2416.40-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour136.4585.71%
Other theft93.49-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.61-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-71.43%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4526.62150.00%
Other theft1512.10150.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.03-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour72.42-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.8840.00%
Vehicle crime61.88500.00%
Bicycle theft51.610.00%
Burglary21.34-33.33%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Robbery10.540.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1815.861700.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.8430.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.49233.33%
Other theft62.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.61-16.67%
Public order31.34200.00%
Burglary30.8150.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.87-23.08%
Other theft62.6920.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.61500.00%
Vehicle crime41.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%
Public order10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.53333.33%
Other theft53.49-16.67%
Shoplifting31.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.99166.67%
Other theft62.15200.00%
Burglary41.61300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Public order10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.11200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.61-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-50.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.61-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.34-55.56%
Other theft31.080.00%
Shoplifting20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.11125.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.42200.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.08-33.33%
Other theft20.54-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-60.00%
Burglary20.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.53100.00%
Other theft61.61-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.61-28.57%
Shoplifting41.3433.33%
Vehicle crime31.08-70.00%
Burglary30.81200.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime109.680.00%
Other theft82.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.810.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202413
June 202410
May 202413
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 202410
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 1 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

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 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
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. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL1 5DE 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. Liberty Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Bell View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Berkeley Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Brick Knoll Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. St Edmunds Walk
    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
  • 11. Camp View Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ely Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1