WESTFIELDS, AL3 4ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 4ND

WESTFIELDS, AL3 4ND, St Albans has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.49 per 1,000 population. This AL3 4ND 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 4ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 4ND, encompassing approximately 2008 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

AL3 4ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cardinal Grove with total crimes: 1
  • Cassius Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Meautys with total crimes: 1

WESTFIELDS, AL3 4ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49100.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.00-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.98500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.99100.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.49-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Burglary21.000.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary21.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.49100.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs23.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.00-83.33%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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 offences68.46200.00%
Vehicle crime52.99400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.49100.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 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 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cardinal Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Cassius Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Meautys
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1