FIVE ACRES, AL2 1HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 1HY

FIVE ACRES, AL2 1HY, St Albans has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.43 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1HY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL2 postcode area, which has experienced 228 crimes and a crime rate of 9.23 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL2 1HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1HY, encompassing approximately 2100 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL2 1HY area, explore the AL2 1HY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

AL2 1HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cotlandswick with total crimes: 6
  • Suffolk Close with total crimes: 5
  • Perham Way with total crimes: 4

FIVE ACRES, AL2 1HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime711.43-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences73.33-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour43.33-42.86%
Burglary21.900.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.28-10.00%
Vehicle crime84.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.81-30.00%
Burglary23.330.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.90233.33%
Violence and sexual offences104.76150.00%
Other theft24.760.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.76-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.900.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.71-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.43200.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Public order10.950.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.38-91.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.909.09%
Anti-social behaviour55.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3833.33%
Possession of weapons11.900.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.9583.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.24150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3850.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.76-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.43-40.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.380.00%
Vehicle crime41.900.00%
Bicycle theft11.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202410
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 202412
January 202411
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 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
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
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
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL2 1HY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cotlandswick
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Suffolk Close
    Total5
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Perham Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Alexander Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Tovey Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Peters Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Kingfisher Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Napier Close
    Total1
    Drugs1