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

Overview of Crime in AL1 5JR

ASHLEY ROAD, AL1 5JR, St Albans has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.38 per 1,000 population. This AL1 5JR 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 5JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 5JR, encompassing approximately 4031 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL1 5JR area, explore the AL1 5JR 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

AL1 5JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 45
  • Liberty Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Berkeley Mews with total crimes: 2

ASHLEY ROAD, AL1 5JR 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
Shoplifting2415.38-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour135.9544.44%
Violence and sexual offences83.22-20.00%
Other theft81.98-46.67%
Vehicle crime41.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-75.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-80.00%

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
Shoplifting4525.55150.00%
Other theft1511.16150.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.72-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour92.48-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson82.2360.00%
Vehicle crime61.98200.00%
Bicycle theft51.490.00%
Burglary21.24-33.33%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Robbery10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.3738.46%
Shoplifting184.461700.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.4683.33%
Other theft62.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.49-16.67%
Public order31.24200.00%
Burglary30.74200.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.43-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour63.220.00%
Other theft61.4920.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.49500.00%
Vehicle crime41.490.00%
Shoplifting10.99-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.19366.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.47-25.00%
Other theft51.49-16.67%
Shoplifting31.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

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 behaviour86.70100.00%
Other theft61.98200.00%
Burglary41.49300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.74-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.46200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.49-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.99-40.00%
Other theft20.74-50.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In February 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 offences77.19-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour61.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.490.00%
Other theft41.240.00%
Shoplifting20.99100.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7037.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.73100.00%
Burglary21.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.9533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.98-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Other theft30.74-50.00%
Burglary20.74-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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 behaviour78.19-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences61.7450.00%
Other theft61.49-33.33%
Burglary51.4966.67%
Shoplifting41.2433.33%
Vehicle crime30.99-72.73%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1110.910.00%
Other theft92.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.990.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202418
June 202413
May 202414
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202411
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239

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 10 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
September 20241
August 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL1 5JR 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. Berkeley Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Buttermere Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Valerie Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Camp View Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Camp Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Ely Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1