ADMIRALS WALK, AL1 5SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 5SF

ADMIRALS WALK, AL1 5SF, St Albans has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.56 per 1,000 population. This AL1 5SF 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 5SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 5SF, encompassing approximately 2803 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

AL1 5SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Parkway Court with total crimes: 5
  • Blake Close with total crimes: 2

ADMIRALS WALK, AL1 5SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime52.5025.00%
Burglary31.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-33.33%
Other theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.0675.00%
Vehicle crime44.99100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-25.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.92-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour42.85100.00%
Vehicle crime21.43-33.33%
Other theft20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Theft from the person20.71100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.42-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences83.92166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.8533.33%
Vehicle crime31.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.9218.18%
Criminal damage and arson34.64200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.07-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-66.67%
Burglary10.71-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.70-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.9216.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.50500.00%
Burglary32.14200.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.70500.00%
Vehicle crime64.28100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.14-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour12.14-80.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.20133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Public order10.710.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.64-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.07-50.00%
Shoplifting31.07200.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4220.00%
Vehicle crime52.1466.67%
Burglary31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.8566.67%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Robbery21.070.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-85.71%
Other theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson78.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.070.00%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20237

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
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242

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 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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 5SF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parkway Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Blake Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cell Barnes Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. New Barnes Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Admirals Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Nelson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Herons Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Aldwick
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1