BRICK KNOLL PARK, AL1 5UG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 5UG

BRICK KNOLL PARK, AL1 5UG, St Albans has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.07 per 1,000 population. This AL1 5UG 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 5UG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 5UG, encompassing approximately 2865 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

AL1 5UG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Liberty Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Chivenor Place with total crimes: 2

BRICK KNOLL PARK, AL1 5UG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.07-14.29%
Vehicle crime44.19-20.00%
Other theft31.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.050.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.47-22.22%
Vehicle crime54.89400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.74-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.28300.00%
Public order42.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40-25.00%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.03-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson43.14300.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-50.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.03116.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.54-66.67%
Other theft21.40-33.33%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.17300.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.19-14.29%
Burglary42.09300.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.28133.33%
Shoplifting42.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.40-62.50%
Burglary11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.03166.67%
Vehicle crime82.79700.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.79-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8940.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.44-57.14%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour77.3375.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.44-37.50%
Other theft21.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.33166.67%
Vehicle crime52.79-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.74-63.64%
Other theft21.40-33.33%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1413.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.840.00%
Burglary31.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.050.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 202412
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202418
June 20249
May 202413
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20248
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 202314

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 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
February 20241
October 20231

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
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Liberty Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Chivenor Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Keswick Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. St Bart'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hill End Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Bell View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Berkeley Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Buttermere Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brick Knoll Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St Edmunds Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stanmore Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Linden Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Burleigh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1