MONASTERY CLOSE, AL3 4HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 4HA

MONASTERY CLOSE, AL3 4HA, St Albans has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.69 per 1,000 population. This AL3 4HA 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 4HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 4HA, encompassing approximately 1579 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 4HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Belmont Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Market Place with total crimes: 4

MONASTERY CLOSE, AL3 4HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.6950.00%
Public order57.60400.00%
Other crime43.170.00%
Shoplifting42.53-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.53300.00%
Other theft22.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-80.00%
Robbery21.27100.00%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1021.5325.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.330.00%
Shoplifting75.060.00%
Other theft34.4350.00%
Robbery11.900.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-66.67%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour820.8914.29%
Violence and sexual offences85.06-42.86%
Shoplifting75.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.430.00%
Public order21.90-33.33%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.59250.00%
Shoplifting78.8640.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.4375.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.430.00%
Public order31.900.00%
Other crime21.90100.00%
Bicycle theft21.27100.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%
Burglary10.63-66.67%
Other theft10.63-66.67%
Robbery10.630.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting517.09-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.53-40.00%
Other theft31.90-25.00%
Burglary31.900.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.2660.00%
Shoplifting65.0620.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.80400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.17-50.00%
Other theft42.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.530.00%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft818.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.0633.33%
Shoplifting55.06-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences53.1766.67%
Burglary13.170.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting718.36250.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.4320.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.53-50.00%
Other theft21.90-33.33%
Theft from the person21.270.00%
Drugs11.270.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.93-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.8066.67%
Other theft33.17-50.00%
Shoplifting21.90-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.36-10.00%
Shoplifting75.70250.00%
Other theft64.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.80-75.00%
Burglary11.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.63-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1224.0671.43%
Violence and sexual offences107.60150.00%
Other theft46.3333.33%
Public order22.530.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.27100.00%
Theft from the person21.270.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Drugs11.270.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.93-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.43-66.67%
Other theft32.53-50.00%
Shoplifting21.90-33.33%
Public order21.270.00%
Robbery11.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1226.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.600.00%
Other theft66.330.00%
Shoplifting33.800.00%
Burglary31.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Public order21.900.00%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 202310
October 20234
September 202312

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 202312
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Belmont Hill
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Latium Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 5. College Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Half Moon Yard
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sumpter Yard
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Temperance Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Welclose Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bowes Lyon Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. College Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Knights Orchard
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tankerfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Chequer Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Holywell Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Pondwicks Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Grove Road
    Total1
    Public order1