AL3 5BX, St Albans has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.33 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5BX 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 5BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5BX, encompassing approximately 2978 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 46.33 | 21.62% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 15.11 | -44.19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 8.06 | 16.67% |
| Public order | 12 | 7.05 | 140.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 4.03 | 80.00% |
| Other crime | 7 | 3.02 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.35 | 300.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.34 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.34 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.01 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.01 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 43 | 43.31 | 65.38% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 14.44 | 48.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 12.42 | -37.93% |
| Public order | 5 | 6.04 | 150.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.68 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.68 | -54.55% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.01 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.01 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.01 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.01 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.34 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.34 | -83.33% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 40.28 | 7.41% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 9.74 | 30.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 8.73 | -34.21% |
| Other theft | 11 | 8.39 | 175.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.69 | -14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.01 | 500.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.01 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.34 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.34 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.67 | -83.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.67 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.67 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.67 | -80.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 41.96 | 26.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 12.76 | 42.11% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 9.06 | -31.03% |
| Public order | 12 | 6.71 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.03 | -46.15% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.35 | -16.67% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.68 | -42.86% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.01 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.67 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.67 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.34 | -80.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 41.96 | 3.45% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 10.07 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 9.74 | -26.92% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 6.38 | 116.67% |
| Other theft | 7 | 4.36 | 250.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.35 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.01 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.68 | -55.56% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.34 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.01 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.01 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.01 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 36.59 | 31.82% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 9.74 | 11.54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 9.74 | 13.04% |
| Public order | 9 | 8.73 | 80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.02 | 500.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 2.01 | -80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.67 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 26 | 33.91 | 23.81% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 8.73 | 64.29% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 7.72 | 15.79% |
| Other theft | 10 | 7.39 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.36 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.67 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.34 | -66.67% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 21 | 24.51 | 23.53% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 7.05 | -5.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 6.38 | -44.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.70 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.01 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.01 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.67 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 25.85 | 127.27% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 8.39 | -44.44% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 6.71 | -22.73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 5.71 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.34 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.01 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.67 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.67 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 31.89 | 2.86% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 12.09 | 120.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 7.39 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.69 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.01 | -28.57% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.68 | -44.44% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.68 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.01 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.01 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.67 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 30.21 | 45.83% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 11.75 | -42.11% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 3.69 | -23.08% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 3.36 | 800.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.02 | -12.50% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.35 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.34 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.01 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.01 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.01 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 27.86 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 8.06 | 5.56% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 6.38 | 116.67% |
| Other theft | 8 | 4.36 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.69 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.01 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.67 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.34 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 32.23 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 10.74 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 6.04 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.03 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 3.02 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.01 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.01 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.01 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 21 |
| August 2024 | 18 |
| July 2024 | 29 |
| June 2024 | 27 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 26 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 392 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 45 |
| August 2024 | 37 |
| July 2024 | 25 |
| June 2024 | 38 |
| May 2024 | 30 |
| April 2024 | 29 |
| March 2024 | 22 |
| February 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 36 |
| November 2023 | 35 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
| September 2023 | 32 |
A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 286 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 24 |
| August 2024 | 43 |
| July 2024 | 26 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 29 |
| April 2024 | 29 |
| March 2024 | 26 |
| February 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL3 5BX postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |