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

Overview of Crime in AL3 4DW

VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DW, St Albans has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.29 per 1,000 population. This AL3 4DW 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 4DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 4DW, encompassing approximately 3429 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 4DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • College Street with total crimes: 2
  • St Michael'S Street with total crimes: 2

VERULAM ROAD, AL3 4DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.2950.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.75-37.50%
Shoplifting51.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46-33.33%
Burglary21.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.29166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.33100.00%
Vehicle crime51.75150.00%
Other theft41.460.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.540.00%
Other theft41.17-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.87-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Drugs10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.967.14%
Other theft54.3766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.46-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1733.33%
Public order31.17-25.00%
Drugs30.87200.00%
Bicycle theft20.870.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.58-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.4155.56%
Criminal damage and arson104.08900.00%
Shoplifting102.920.00%
Public order42.920.00%
Other theft31.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1280.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.54-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.4666.67%
Other theft21.460.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.37-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Other theft10.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.87100.00%
Shoplifting72.9275.00%
Other theft32.04-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.96-54.55%
Other theft51.46400.00%
Shoplifting41.460.00%
Public order11.17-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.210.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 202415
May 202414
April 20249
March 20245
February 202412
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
May 202410
March 20242
December 20237
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 202410
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. College Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Michael'S Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Temple View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Temperance Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Welclose Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. College Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Knights Orchard
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Church Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Kingsbury Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Downedge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Folly Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Century Close
    Total1
    Other theft1