BREAKSPEAR AVENUE, AL1 5EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 5EJ

BREAKSPEAR AVENUE, AL1 5EJ, St Albans has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.04 per 1,000 population. This AL1 5EJ 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 5EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 5EJ, encompassing approximately 5074 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

AL1 5EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Dellfield with total crimes: 11
  • St Albans with total crimes: 6

BREAKSPEAR AVENUE, AL1 5EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.0435.29%
Anti-social behaviour134.53-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson42.5633.33%
Bicycle theft40.79-20.00%
Burglary40.790.00%
Other theft30.79-40.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.2270.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.3530.77%
Other theft53.3525.00%
Bicycle theft50.99150.00%
Burglary40.9933.33%
Vehicle crime40.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-40.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Public order20.39-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.668.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.5642.86%
Criminal damage and arson51.970.00%
Other theft40.99300.00%
Public order30.79200.00%
Burglary30.5950.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.39100.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.360.00%
Vehicle crime51.3866.67%
Shoplifting40.99-33.33%
Burglary20.790.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.20-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.29-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour71.77-30.00%
Shoplifting61.38500.00%
Other theft51.1825.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.26220.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.15150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9725.00%
Other theft40.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft20.39-66.67%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft65.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.18-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour40.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79300.00%
Burglary20.79-50.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.76-20.00%
Other crime40.79300.00%
Burglary40.79300.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Other theft10.39-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.6927.27%
Other theft52.76400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.99-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.7950.00%
Shoplifting20.59-33.33%
Public order20.39-60.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.09120.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.18100.00%
Public order51.18400.00%
Shoplifting30.990.00%
Bicycle theft20.59-33.33%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.20-80.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime51.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.990.00%
Other theft50.9966.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.59-62.50%
Robbery10.590.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.050.00%
Bicycle theft81.970.00%
Burglary51.580.00%
Vehicle crime50.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.990.00%
Shoplifting40.790.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
July 202413
June 202412
May 20249
April 202416
March 20245
February 202414
January 202414
December 202311
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20244
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 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
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Dellfield
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences11
  • 3. St Albans
    Total6
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Cotsmoor
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Paul'S Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Aspasia Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Breakspear Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Hawkshill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Elmshall Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Clarence Park Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Dexter Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Charrington Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Grimston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Edward Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Beaconsfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1