AL3 5DU, St Albans has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 72.74 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5DU 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 5DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5DU, encompassing approximately 1883 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 | 72.74 | 21.62% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 23.89 | -48.94% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 12.74 | -18.18% |
| Public order | 14 | 9.56 | 250.00% |
| Other crime | 9 | 7.43 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.78 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.19 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.12 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.12 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.59 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 47 | 72.21 | 74.07% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 24.96 | 42.31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 19.65 | -26.67% |
| Other theft | 8 | 11.68 | -27.27% |
| Public order | 4 | 4.25 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.12 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.59 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.59 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.06 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.06 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.06 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.53 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.53 | -80.00% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 65.84 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 15.93 | 12.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 14.34 | -36.59% |
| Other theft | 11 | 13.80 | 83.33% |
| Burglary | 5 | 5.84 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.65 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.65 | -37.50% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.65 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.12 | -70.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.06 | -75.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 70.09 | 46.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 21.77 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 12.74 | -22.58% |
| Public order | 10 | 12.74 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.31 | -38.46% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.25 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.19 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.12 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.59 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.06 | -60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 31 | 66.90 | -6.06% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 16.46 | -9.68% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 14.87 | -30.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 8.50 | 85.71% |
| Other theft | 9 | 6.90 | 28.57% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.78 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.19 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.19 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.65 | -42.86% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.12 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.59 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 33 | 61.59 | 17.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 17.52 | 40.91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 16.46 | 21.05% |
| Other theft | 7 | 12.21 | -36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.72 | 133.33% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.72 | 133.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 3.72 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.59 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.53 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.53 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 28 | 53.10 | 21.74% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 14.87 | 4.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 11.68 | 46.15% |
| Other theft | 11 | 10.09 | 83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 5.84 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.59 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.59 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.06 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.06 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.06 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 23 | 44.07 | 27.78% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 12.21 | -12.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 11.15 | -43.48% |
| Other theft | 6 | 6.90 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.19 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.12 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.12 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.59 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.53 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 44.60 | -29.41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 12.74 | 64.29% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 12.21 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 9.56 | -14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 3.19 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.59 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.06 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.06 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 50.97 | -5.56% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 18.05 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 12.74 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 7 | 7.43 | -30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.72 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 3.19 | -55.56% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.12 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.06 | -83.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.53 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 56.28 | 56.52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 19.11 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 8.50 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 6.37 | -23.08% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 5.31 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.78 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 3.19 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.59 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.06 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 47.79 | -23.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 12.21 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 10.62 | 128.57% |
| Other theft | 13 | 8.50 | -7.14% |
| Public order | 8 | 6.90 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 4.25 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.59 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.06 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.53 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 52.03 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 15.93 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 14 | 10.62 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 7.43 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 4.25 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.72 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.65 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 18 |
| August 2024 | 22 |
| July 2024 | 30 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 23 |
| March 2024 | 19 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 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 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.62 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 | 26 |
| June 2024 | 41 |
| May 2024 | 28 |
| April 2024 | 31 |
| March 2024 | 22 |
| February 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 24 |
| December 2023 | 34 |
| November 2023 | 36 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 30 |
A total of 314 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 24 |
| August 2024 | 47 |
| July 2024 | 27 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 31 |
| April 2024 | 33 |
| March 2024 | 28 |
| February 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 18 |
| December 2023 | 24 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 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 | 2 |
| 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 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL3 5DU postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 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 | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 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 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| 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 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |