KESWICK CLOSE, AL1 5UP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 5UP

KESWICK CLOSE, AL1 5UP, St Albans has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.38 per 1,000 population. This AL1 5UP 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 5UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 5UP, encompassing approximately 4045 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

AL1 5UP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Liberty Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Ashbourne Court with total crimes: 3

KESWICK CLOSE, AL1 5UP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.3860.00%
Shoplifting73.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.7325.00%
Other theft41.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.1175.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.4622.22%
Violence and sexual offences102.72-23.08%
Vehicle crime42.470.00%
Other theft40.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-25.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.3818.18%
Anti-social behaviour93.2150.00%
Shoplifting82.22-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson41.98-42.86%
Burglary30.990.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.89-8.33%
Shoplifting112.72-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson72.72133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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
Shoplifting1310.1418.18%
Violence and sexual offences123.219.09%
Anti-social behaviour92.97-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson32.22-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.61466.67%
Violence and sexual offences114.20-15.38%
Shoplifting112.72-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson52.7266.67%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.89116.67%
Shoplifting133.21550.00%
Vehicle crime33.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-50.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.14160.00%
Vehicle crime93.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.48200.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Shoplifting20.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.44-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour52.22-50.00%
Shoplifting41.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Burglary20.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.41-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour102.72150.00%
Vehicle crime42.470.00%
Possession of weapons30.990.00%
Burglary20.74-33.33%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.65-27.78%
Vehicle crime43.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.99-66.67%
Burglary30.9950.00%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-60.00%
Shoplifting20.49-33.33%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.340.00%
Vehicle crime124.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.970.00%
Shoplifting31.240.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 202413
June 202411
May 202412
April 202411
March 202413
February 20246
January 20249
December 202311
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249
April 202417
March 20243
February 202413
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20233

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 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 202413
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 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
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 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
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Liberty Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ashbourne Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Frobisher Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chivenor Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Keswick Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Hill End Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Berkeley Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Haig Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thirlmere Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Cell Barnes Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Howard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Windermere Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Buttermere Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brick Knoll Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Ely Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gordon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Aldwick
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1