DELLFIELD, AL1 5EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 5EY

DELLFIELD, AL1 5EY, St Albans has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 population. This AL1 5EY 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 5EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 5EY, encompassing approximately 4866 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

AL1 5EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dellfield with total crimes: 11
  • St Albans with total crimes: 6
  • Cotsmoor with total crimes: 5

DELLFIELD, AL1 5EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.32-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson42.4733.33%
Burglary40.820.00%
Bicycle theft30.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.4888.89%
Violence and sexual offences143.49100.00%
Burglary42.8833.33%
Bicycle theft40.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-25.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Public order20.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.5850.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.85-36.36%
Public order41.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.820.00%
Burglary30.8250.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences114.9310.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2650.00%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.93-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.06-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

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 offences166.78220.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.2942.86%
Vehicle crime32.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.4940.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.44-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.21-85.71%
Drugs10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.99114.29%
Burglary73.08133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.4466.67%
Public order21.030.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.9016.67%
Burglary31.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.62-25.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23-33.33%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.23-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences40.82-33.33%
Robbery10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.21-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.010.00%
Vehicle crime72.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.440.00%
Burglary51.230.00%
Shoplifting31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 20247
June 202411
May 202410
April 202416
March 20245
February 202415
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 202410
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 3 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 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
July 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dellfield
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences11
  • 2. St Albans
    Total6
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Cotsmoor
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Paul'S Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Aspasia Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. Colindale Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Clarence Park Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Sanders Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Cunningham Hill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Barncroft Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Dexter Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Charrington Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Grimston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Edward Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1