CHRISTOPHER PLACE, AL3 5DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 5DQ

CHRISTOPHER PLACE, AL3 5DQ, St Albans has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 63.53 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5DQ 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 5DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5DQ, encompassing approximately 2156 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-48.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

AL3 5DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13

CHRISTOPHER PLACE, AL3 5DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4563.5328.57%
Shoplifting2420.87-48.94%
Anti-social behaviour1811.13-18.18%
Public order148.35250.00%
Other crime96.49200.00%
Other theft64.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.78300.00%
Robbery41.8533.33%
Drugs31.8550.00%
Bicycle theft31.390.00%
Theft from the person31.3950.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4762.1474.07%
Violence and sexual offences3521.7940.00%
Anti-social behaviour2216.23-26.67%
Other theft810.20-27.27%
Public order43.7133.33%
Other crime31.850.00%
Bicycle theft31.3950.00%
Robbery31.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.39-60.00%
Theft from the person20.93-50.00%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Burglary10.93-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-83.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3057.5030.43%
Shoplifting2713.9112.50%
Violence and sexual offences2512.52-37.50%
Other theft1111.59120.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.10-25.00%
Burglary52.78150.00%
Vehicle crime52.32150.00%
Theft from the person42.32300.00%
Public order31.85-70.00%
Robbery31.390.00%
Possession of weapons21.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.930.00%
Drugs10.93-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4059.8242.86%
Shoplifting2418.55-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour2311.1343.75%
Public order1010.67150.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.64-38.46%
Other theft53.71-44.44%
Drugs42.32-33.33%
Other crime31.8550.00%
Robbery31.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Burglary20.93-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.930.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3158.43-6.06%
Violence and sexual offences2814.38-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour1612.98-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson137.4285.71%
Other theft96.0328.57%
Drugs64.17200.00%
Vehicle crime62.78100.00%
Burglary52.780.00%
Public order42.32-42.86%
Robbery31.850.00%
Bicycle theft21.39100.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3353.3317.86%
Violence and sexual offences3015.3036.36%
Anti-social behaviour2313.9121.05%
Other theft710.67-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson73.25133.33%
Public order73.25133.33%
Vehicle crime33.2550.00%
Drugs21.39-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.46-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2845.9121.74%
Violence and sexual offences2212.984.76%
Anti-social behaviour1910.2046.15%
Other theft118.8183.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.10-25.00%
Drugs31.39-25.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Theft from the person20.93-33.33%
Robbery20.93100.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2338.4927.78%
Violence and sexual offences2110.67-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour139.74-43.48%
Other theft66.030.00%
Drugs42.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8533.33%
Theft from the person31.85200.00%
Public order31.3950.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2438.95-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour2311.1364.29%
Shoplifting1810.67-25.00%
Other theft68.35-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-50.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Theft from the person10.93-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3444.52-5.56%
Shoplifting2415.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1411.13-12.50%
Other theft76.49-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.25100.00%
Theft from the person42.78-55.56%
Burglary21.85-33.33%
Drugs20.930.00%
Public order10.93-83.33%
Other crime10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3649.1563.64%
Anti-social behaviour1616.69-11.11%
Shoplifting127.42-20.00%
Other theft105.56-23.08%
Theft from the person94.640.00%
Public order64.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7850.00%
Burglary31.390.00%
Other crime31.390.00%
Bicycle theft21.39100.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2239.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour1810.200.00%
Shoplifting158.350.00%
Other theft136.960.00%
Public order86.030.00%
Vehicle crime33.710.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
July 202430
June 202423
May 202416
April 202423
March 202419
February 202413
January 202423
December 202314
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 202413
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202435
July 202425
June 202440
May 202428
April 202430
March 202422
February 202421
January 202424
December 202334
November 202336
October 202322

A total of 306 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202447
July 202427
June 202424
May 202431
April 202433
March 202428
February 202423
January 202418
December 202324
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202411
June 20245
May 20249
April 20247
March 202411
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20239

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting6
    Other crime4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 5. Drovers Way
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Spencer Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Belmont Hill
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. New Kent Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. St Peter'S Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Charter Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Selby Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Upper Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. College Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Half Moon Yard
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sumpter Yard
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Civic Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Russell Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Temperance Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Welclose Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bowes Lyon Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. College Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Knights Orchard
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Church Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Tankerfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Westbourne Mews
    Total1
    Shoplifting1