CELL BARNES LANE, AL1 5PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 5PT

CELL BARNES LANE, AL1 5PT, St Albans has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.33 per 1,000 population. This AL1 5PT 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 5PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 5PT, encompassing approximately 4682 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL1 5PT area, explore the AL1 5PT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-77.27% decrease)

AL1 5PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dellfield with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Hawkshill with total crimes: 2

CELL BARNES LANE, AL1 5PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.3338.46%
Shoplifting73.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.49-77.27%
Vehicle crime41.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-66.67%
Other theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2214.0983.33%
Shoplifting144.7075.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.99116.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.78150.00%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Bicycle theft30.6450.00%
Burglary20.64-60.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.549.09%
Shoplifting82.56-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences61.71-62.50%
Burglary51.28400.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Bicycle theft20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.3233.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.4222.22%
Shoplifting112.35-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson62.35200.00%
Vehicle crime41.2833.33%
Burglary10.850.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.7618.18%
Violence and sexual offences122.78-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour92.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.25137.50%
Anti-social behaviour124.0633.33%
Shoplifting112.56-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.350.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.12500.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.5612.50%
Violence and sexual offences81.92-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.71-33.33%
Other theft20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-85.71%
Public order10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.14-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.71600.00%
Burglary61.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.28500.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Shoplifting20.43-33.33%
Robbery10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.14-18.18%
Burglary41.920.00%
Shoplifting30.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.210.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.6237.50%
Violence and sexual offences102.35100.00%
Possession of weapons32.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.6450.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.98-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences51.71-58.33%
Burglary31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-60.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.43-75.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.780.00%
Vehicle crime82.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.710.00%
Shoplifting31.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 20246
June 202416
May 202412
April 202419
March 20248
February 202410
January 202410
December 202310
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202422
July 202412
June 202411
May 20249
April 202412
March 20249
February 20248
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20248
June 202411
May 202413
April 202411
March 202412
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
February 20246
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 5PT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dellfield
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences11
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hawkshill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Haig Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thirlmere Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Cell Barnes Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Buttermere Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 12. Sanders Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Gordon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Aldwick
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cunningham Hill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Barncroft Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Dexter Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1