AL3 5AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 5AH

AL3 5AH, St Albans has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.76 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5AH 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 5AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5AH, encompassing approximately 2522 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

AL3 5AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Batchwood Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Nicholas Close with total crimes: 2
  • Tamarisk Close with total crimes: 1

AL3 5AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.7650.00%
Vehicle crime22.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.38-33.33%
Other theft21.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences87.1360.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.1750.00%
Other theft22.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9833.33%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.55150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.96-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.72250.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.59-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.1366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.98-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.19-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.9850.00%
Other theft31.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.59100.00%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.790.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 202410
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 202414
March 20244
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Batchwood Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Nicholas Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Tamarisk Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Ferns
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Old Harpenden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Little Acre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Grimthorpe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Francis Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Green Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1