HEDLEY ROAD, AL1 5JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 5JL

HEDLEY ROAD, AL1 5JL, St Albans has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.35 per 1,000 population. This AL1 5JL 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 5JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 5JL, encompassing approximately 4534 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL1 5JL area, explore the AL1 5JL 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 (44.44% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

AL1 5JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 45
  • Berkeley Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Brick Knoll Park with total crimes: 1

HEDLEY ROAD, AL1 5JL 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
Shoplifting2412.35-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour135.2944.44%
Other theft82.87-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.76-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.88-66.67%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-87.50%
Drugs10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-80.00%

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
Shoplifting4522.05150.00%
Other theft149.92133.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.0928.57%
Violence and sexual offences91.9880.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.98166.67%
Vehicle crime51.7666.67%
Bicycle theft51.100.00%
Burglary21.10-50.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.9716.67%
Other theft61.5420.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.32-28.57%
Burglary41.10300.00%
Vehicle crime30.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-50.00%
Public order20.66100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.32500.00%
Other theft51.3266.67%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.2914.29%
Violence and sexual offences71.76250.00%
Other theft31.54-40.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.0775.00%
Other theft51.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.88-57.14%
Shoplifting30.6650.00%
Other theft20.66-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.73-30.00%
Vehicle crime51.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.10-42.86%
Other theft40.880.00%
Burglary30.88200.00%
Shoplifting20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.41233.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.2140.00%
Burglary11.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.19-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.1050.00%
Other theft30.66-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.66-50.00%
Burglary20.66-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour76.8440.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.54100.00%
Burglary51.32400.00%
Other theft51.10-28.57%
Shoplifting41.1033.33%
Vehicle crime20.88-80.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime107.50900.00%
Other theft72.21-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.880.00%
Shoplifting30.66200.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft105.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
March 20245
February 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 202310
September 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 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 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.30 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
September 20231

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL1 5JL 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. Brick Knoll Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Linden Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Burleigh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Castle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Valerie Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Camp View Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Camp Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Ely Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1