AL3 4BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 4BL

AL3 4BL, St Albans has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.18 per 1,000 population. This AL3 4BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL3 postcode area, which has experienced 173 crimes and a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL3 4BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 4BL, encompassing approximately 894 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL3 4BL area, explore the AL3 4BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

AL3 4BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hudson Close with total crimes: 3
  • Centrium with total crimes: 2
  • Romans End with total crimes: 2

AL3 4BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour311.18-25.00%
Robbery23.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.24-80.00%
Other crime12.240.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.48150.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.18-50.00%
Other crime14.470.00%
Other theft11.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.65-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences48.94-60.00%
Other theft24.470.00%

In June 2024, 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 behaviour1130.19120.00%
Violence and sexual offences1012.30-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson211.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.240.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Robbery11.12-50.00%

In May 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 offences1229.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.42-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.59200.00%
Robbery23.350.00%
Other crime12.240.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Theft from the person11.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences623.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.71-14.29%
Burglary46.710.00%
Vehicle crime34.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.350.00%
Public order11.120.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.77133.33%
Other theft37.83200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.83200.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.59-57.14%
Vehicle crime13.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.77250.00%
Possession of weapons17.830.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.59-50.00%
Drugs12.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Theft from the person11.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.24-71.43%
Public order12.240.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour717.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.830.00%
Vehicle crime16.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20244
June 202410
May 202412
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 202411
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL3 4BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hudson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Centrium
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 3. Romans End
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Cardinal Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. The Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1