CASTLE ROAD, AL1 5DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 5DG

CASTLE ROAD, AL1 5DG, St Albans has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.38 per 1,000 population. This AL1 5DG 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 5DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 5DG, encompassing approximately 4112 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL1 5DG area, explore the AL1 5DG 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: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

AL1 5DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 45
  • Berkeley Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Pinewood Close with total crimes: 1

CASTLE ROAD, AL1 5DG 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
Shoplifting2413.38-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour135.8485.71%
Other theft83.16-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.95-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.73-62.50%
Burglary20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-85.71%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4523.35150.00%
Other theft1410.94133.33%
Violence and sexual offences83.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.95133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.7016.67%
Vehicle crime51.70150.00%
Bicycle theft51.220.00%
Burglary21.22-50.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.38100.00%
Other theft61.4620.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.46-33.33%
Burglary40.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-50.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.460.00%
Other theft51.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-57.14%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.86-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences61.70100.00%
Other theft31.46-40.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.84166.67%
Other theft51.95150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.73-25.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.1333.33%
Vehicle crime40.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Shoplifting30.7350.00%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Burglary10.49-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-25.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.73-66.67%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.8980.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1933.33%
Burglary10.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.89-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-40.00%
Other theft20.73-60.00%
Burglary20.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In November 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 offences66.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.46150.00%
Other theft51.22-28.57%
Burglary41.22300.00%
Shoplifting40.9733.33%
Vehicle crime20.97-75.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime86.570.00%
Other theft71.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.700.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 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 20243
June 20246
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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 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 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20231
October 20231

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 5DG 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. Berkeley Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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
  • 7. Burnham Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Valerie Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Camp View Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ely Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1