THE LAWNS, AL3 4TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 4TF

THE LAWNS, AL3 4TF, St Albans has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.58 per 1,000 population. This AL3 4TF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL3 postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 6.69 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL3 4TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 4TF, encompassing approximately 3034 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL3 4TF area, explore the AL3 4TF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the AL3 4TF area, visit the AL3 4TF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

AL3 4TF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Church Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Kingsbury Mews with total crimes: 3

THE LAWNS, AL3 4TF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.58250.00%
Other theft52.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.6566.67%
Vehicle crime41.65300.00%
Theft from the person11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.32-25.00%
Other theft30.99-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.99-84.62%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.198.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.2833.33%
Other theft41.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-70.00%
Public order30.99200.00%
Drugs30.99200.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.33-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.95900.00%
Shoplifting103.300.00%
Other theft33.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.92125.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9750.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.27-60.00%
Drugs21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.9242.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.2816.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Other theft10.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.2575.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.3150.00%
Other theft31.98-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.27400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.65-63.64%
Shoplifting41.320.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.94266.67%
Public order23.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.27-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-25.00%
Shoplifting30.99200.00%
Burglary20.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.320.00%
Other theft41.320.00%
Burglary31.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
August 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 202413
May 202412
April 20249
March 20244
February 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 202311
September 20233
August 202313

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 202410
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
September 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 202410
March 20242
December 20237
November 20234
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Church Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Kingsbury Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Fryth Mead
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 5. College Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oysterfields
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Spicer Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. New England Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ver Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. A4147
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1