CASSIUS DRIVE, AL3 4GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 4GD

CASSIUS DRIVE, AL3 4GD, St Albans has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.59 per 1,000 population. This AL3 4GD 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 4GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 4GD, encompassing approximately 2428 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

AL3 4GD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ermine Close with total crimes: 14
  • Cardinal Grove with total crimes: 1
  • Cassius Drive with total crimes: 1

CASSIUS DRIVE, AL3 4GD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.59500.00%
Other theft14.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-80.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.53150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.0650.00%
Shoplifting21.24-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.41140.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.94-33.33%
Other theft20.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.59500.00%
Shoplifting52.47-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.06200.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.53-30.00%
Theft from the person12.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.71-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.12500.00%
Vehicle crime42.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82100.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.001100.00%
Vehicle crime24.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.290.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson53.710.00%
Shoplifting22.06100.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-50.00%

In December 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 offences22.470.00%
Drugs10.82-66.67%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs34.530.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.82-60.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.410.00%
Vehicle crime52.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.060.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Burglary20.820.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
October 20233

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
July 202412
June 20245
May 20247
April 202410
March 202412
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ermine Close
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cardinal Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cassius Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1