AL3 4EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 4EP

AL3 4EP, St Albans has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 84.16 per 1,000 population. This AL3 4EP 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 4EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 4EP, encompassing approximately 1556 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-48.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)

AL3 4EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13

AL3 4EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4284.1631.25%
Shoplifting2426.98-48.94%
Anti-social behaviour1715.42-15.00%
Public order1410.92250.00%
Other crime88.99166.67%
Other theft65.14-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.85300.00%
Robbery42.57100.00%
Bicycle theft32.570.00%
Theft from the person31.9350.00%
Drugs21.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.28-33.33%
Burglary11.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4782.8874.07%
Violence and sexual offences3230.2018.52%
Anti-social behaviour2020.56-16.67%
Other theft712.85-12.50%
Public order44.5033.33%
Vehicle crime32.57-25.00%
Other crime31.930.00%
Bicycle theft31.9350.00%
Theft from the person21.93-33.33%
Burglary21.28-60.00%
Drugs21.28100.00%
Robbery21.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2771.96-18.18%
Shoplifting2717.3512.50%
Anti-social behaviour2417.350.00%
Other theft815.4233.33%
Burglary55.14150.00%
Vehicle crime43.21100.00%
Public order32.57-62.50%
Robbery31.9350.00%
Theft from the person31.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.93-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.930.00%
Bicycle theft21.280.00%
Drugs11.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3376.4573.68%
Anti-social behaviour2421.2060.00%
Shoplifting2415.42-22.58%
Public order815.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.1440.00%
Other theft64.50-25.00%
Drugs33.85-25.00%
Other crime31.9350.00%
Vehicle crime21.93-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%
Burglary21.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.280.00%
Robbery21.28100.00%
Theft from the person11.280.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3163.60-6.06%
Violence and sexual offences1919.92-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour1512.21-31.82%
Other theft89.6433.33%
Vehicle crime55.1425.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.21-28.57%
Drugs43.21100.00%
Burglary42.570.00%
Public order22.57-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.28100.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3370.0317.86%
Violence and sexual offences2621.2052.94%
Anti-social behaviour2216.7022.22%
Criminal damage and arson714.13133.33%
Other theft64.50-40.00%
Public order63.8550.00%
Vehicle crime43.85300.00%
Drugs22.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.64-50.00%
Theft from the person10.64-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2859.7521.74%
Anti-social behaviour1817.9950.00%
Violence and sexual offences1711.5621.43%
Other theft1010.9266.67%
Public order46.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.57-25.00%
Drugs31.930.00%
Bicycle theft21.93100.00%
Theft from the person21.280.00%
Robbery21.28100.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2346.9027.78%
Violence and sexual offences1414.78-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour128.99-40.00%
Other theft67.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.85100.00%
Drugs32.57200.00%
Public order31.9350.00%
Theft from the person21.93100.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2048.8353.85%
Violence and sexual offences1812.85-40.00%
Shoplifting1811.56-25.00%
Other theft611.56-14.29%
Vehicle crime43.850.00%
Burglary22.570.00%
Public order21.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-50.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Theft from the person10.64-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.64-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3057.18-9.09%
Shoplifting2419.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1315.42-7.14%
Other theft78.35-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson44.5033.33%
Theft from the person42.57-55.56%
Burglary22.57-33.33%
Drugs21.280.00%
Public order11.28-80.00%
Other crime10.64-66.67%
Robbery10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3363.60175.00%
Anti-social behaviour1421.20-30.00%
Shoplifting128.99-20.00%
Other theft97.71-25.00%
Theft from the person95.780.00%
Public order55.78-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.2150.00%
Burglary31.930.00%
Other crime31.930.00%
Bicycle theft21.93100.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Possession of weapons11.280.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2047.540.00%
Shoplifting1512.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences129.640.00%
Other theft127.710.00%
Public order67.710.00%
Drugs23.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 202424
June 202424
May 202415
April 202422
March 202418
February 202412
January 202420
December 202313
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202432
July 202427
June 202433
May 202419
April 202426
March 202417
February 202414
January 202418
December 202330
November 202333
October 202312

A total of 306 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202447
July 202427
June 202424
May 202431
April 202433
March 202428
February 202423
January 202418
December 202324
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20239

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting6
    Other crime4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 5. Drovers Way
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Spencer Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Belmont Hill
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. New Kent Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Charter Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Selby Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Upper Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. College Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Half Moon Yard
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sumpter Yard
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Civic Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Russell Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Temperance Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Welclose Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bowes Lyon Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. College Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Knights Orchard
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Tankerfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Westbourne Mews
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Chequer Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Sopwell Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1