AUGUSTUS CLOSE, AL3 4JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 4JH

AUGUSTUS CLOSE, AL3 4JH, St Albans has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.45 per 1,000 population. This AL3 4JH 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 4JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 4JH, encompassing approximately 1893 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 4JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ermine Close with total crimes: 14
  • Meautys with total crimes: 1
  • Parklands Drive with total crimes: 1

AUGUSTUS CLOSE, AL3 4JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.45500.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.340.00%
Public order11.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.17200.00%
Shoplifting21.58-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.92140.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.75-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.640.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.22-30.00%
Other theft13.700.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.45-16.67%
Vehicle crime25.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.060.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.981100.00%
Vehicle crime46.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.110.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.06-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Shoplifting21.06100.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.110.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.75100.00%
Burglary22.110.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting149.500.00%
Vehicle crime27.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Public order10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 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
September 202314

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ermine Close
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Meautys
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parklands Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1