VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 4DL

VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DL, St Albans has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.45 per 1,000 population. This AL3 4DL 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 4DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 4DL, encompassing approximately 4151 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

AL3 4DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Drovers Way with total crimes: 9
  • Spencer Street with total crimes: 9

VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.4550.00%
Shoplifting125.06-42.86%
Other theft72.8916.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.69-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.4550.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2114.2131.25%
Violence and sexual offences145.0655.56%
Anti-social behaviour83.3733.33%
Other theft61.9320.00%
Robbery21.45100.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1613.25166.67%
Violence and sexual offences93.85-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.17-25.00%
Other theft51.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.200.00%
Burglary30.9650.00%
Vehicle crime30.72200.00%
Bicycle theft20.72100.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Public order10.24-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.0614.29%
Public order71.93600.00%
Shoplifting61.69-76.92%
Other theft51.45-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.20-63.64%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2618.79136.36%
Violence and sexual offences146.26-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson113.37120.00%
Other theft82.65700.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.93-41.67%
Vehicle crime51.6966.67%
Drugs21.20100.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.4963.64%
Anti-social behaviour124.3471.43%
Shoplifting112.89-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.65400.00%
Vehicle crime31.2050.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%
Other theft10.48-85.71%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.80-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences112.8910.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.6540.00%
Other theft71.6975.00%
Public order31.6950.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.801700.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.34-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.41-44.44%
Other theft41.20-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96100.00%
Drugs30.960.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.89200.00%
Other theft52.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Theft from the person10.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.24-94.44%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.84125.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.34100.00%
Other theft52.89-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-25.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft98.9150.00%
Shoplifting82.17-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.93-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.45-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.340.00%
Shoplifting102.410.00%
Other theft62.410.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 202412
March 20247
February 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 20249
June 202421
May 202414
April 202418
March 202411
February 202410
January 202412
December 202312
November 20236
October 202318

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 202416
June 20246
May 202426
April 202411
March 202412
February 202418
January 20241
December 202318
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 202411
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20241
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Drovers Way
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Spencer Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Selby Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. College Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Russell Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Temperance Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Welclose Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bowes Lyon Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. College Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Knights Orchard
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Church Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Kingsbury Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tankerfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Folly Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Century Close
    Total1
    Other theft1