SHEPPARDS CLOSE, AL3 5AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 5AL

SHEPPARDS CLOSE, AL3 5AL, St Albans has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.70 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5AL 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 5AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5AL, encompassing approximately 2429 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 5AL 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
  • Old Harpenden Road with total crimes: 1

SHEPPARDS CLOSE, AL3 5AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.70150.00%
Vehicle crime12.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-80.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.94-37.50%
Other theft22.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.0060.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.2925.00%
Other theft22.06100.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

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 offences55.35-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour42.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.65100.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.59800.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.650.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.76300.00%
Public order14.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-66.67%

In March 2024, 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 offences35.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.23-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.820.00%
Other theft10.82-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.230.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences32.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23100.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In October 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 offences21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 202412
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
March 20243

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL3 5AL 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. Old Harpenden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Little Acre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Grimthorpe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Francis Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1