HARPENDEN ROAD, AL3 5AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 5AB

HARPENDEN ROAD, AL3 5AB, St Albans has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.72 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5AB 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 5AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5AB, encompassing approximately 1656 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL3 5AB area, explore the AL3 5AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL3 5AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • A1081 with total crimes: 5
  • Stonecross Close with total crimes: 5
  • St Peter'S Street with total crimes: 5

HARPENDEN ROAD, AL3 5AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.7237.50%
Anti-social behaviour86.64-27.27%
Public order44.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.42100.00%
Vehicle crime11.21-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-75.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1119.32-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences86.64-38.46%
Other theft44.830.00%
Vehicle crime22.42-33.33%
Public order21.210.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1725.3688.89%
Violence and sexual offences1310.2685.71%
Criminal damage and arson47.85300.00%
Other theft42.42100.00%
Vehicle crime32.420.00%
Theft from the person11.810.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.43-46.15%
Other theft24.23100.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Public order11.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.53225.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.8528.57%
Vehicle crime25.43100.00%
Drugs21.21100.00%
Public order21.21-50.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Other theft11.21-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.08-30.00%
Public order44.23300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.42-42.86%
Other theft22.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.7025.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.04133.33%
Other theft44.23100.00%
Burglary22.42100.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.4714.29%
Violence and sexual offences34.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8150.00%
Other theft21.81-33.33%
Drugs11.210.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.8740.00%
Other theft34.2350.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.8912.50%
Anti-social behaviour55.43-16.67%
Burglary23.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Theft from the person11.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.83-45.45%
Vehicle crime23.62-33.33%
Public order11.210.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.8937.50%
Violence and sexual offences46.64-63.64%
Vehicle crime32.420.00%
Burglary11.810.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-80.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.640.00%
Other theft54.830.00%
Vehicle crime33.020.00%
Public order21.810.00%
Bicycle theft21.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202417
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 202410
February 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202413
June 20247
May 202413
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20238
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL3 5AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A1081
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 2. Stonecross Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. St Peter'S Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Hall Place Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Cricketers Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. St Peter'S Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Bernard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Culver Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Heath Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Chime Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Hall Place Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Dalton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Eleanore Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1