BRITTON AVENUE, AL3 5EJ, St Albans has recorded a total of 129 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.90 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5EJ 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 5EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5EJ, encompassing approximately 3233 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 | 39.90 | 40.62% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 13.92 | -48.94% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 7.42 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 5.26 | 150.00% |
| Other crime | 8 | 3.09 | 166.67% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.47 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.16 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.24 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.93 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.93 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 47 | 38.66 | 74.07% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 14.54 | 45.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 9.90 | -39.29% |
| Other theft | 7 | 5.26 | -30.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.16 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.93 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.93 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.62 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.62 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.62 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.31 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.31 | -83.33% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 36.19 | 16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 8.66 | 12.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 8.35 | -47.62% |
| Other theft | 10 | 6.80 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.09 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.86 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.55 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.24 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.24 | -70.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.62 | -75.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 40.82 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 12.99 | 71.43% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 7.42 | -22.58% |
| Public order | 10 | 7.42 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.09 | -42.86% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.47 | -37.50% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.55 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.93 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.62 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.62 | 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 | 38.35 | -6.06% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 9.59 | -6.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 8.66 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 4.33 | -36.36% |
| Other theft | 8 | 4.33 | 60.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.47 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.86 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.86 | -42.86% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.93 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 33 | 34.64 | 17.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 10.21 | 36.36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 9.28 | 10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 6.80 | 250.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.16 | 133.33% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.16 | -54.55% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.55 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.93 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.31 | -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 | 30.00 | 21.74% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 8.66 | 4.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 6.80 | 81.82% |
| Other theft | 11 | 6.19 | 83.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.40 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.93 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.62 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.62 | -60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.31 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.31 | 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 | 25.36 | 27.78% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 7.11 | -4.55% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 6.49 | -52.17% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.40 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.86 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.55 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.24 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.93 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 24.43 | 109.09% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 7.11 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 6.80 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 5.57 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.86 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.62 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.31 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 28.14 | -2.94% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 10.21 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 7.42 | -21.43% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.40 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.86 | 66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.55 | -55.56% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.24 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.62 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.62 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 30.31 | 47.83% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 10.52 | 7.69% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 4.33 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 3.71 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.78 | -10.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.78 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.24 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.93 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.62 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 24.74 | -20.69% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 7.11 | 114.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 4.64 | -31.58% |
| Other theft | 10 | 4.02 | -9.09% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.09 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.47 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.24 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.62 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.31 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 29.07 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 8.97 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 5.88 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.40 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 2.47 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.16 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.55 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 28 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
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 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| 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 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.46 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 | 32 |
| July 2024 | 22 |
| June 2024 | 42 |
| May 2024 | 28 |
| April 2024 | 30 |
| March 2024 | 22 |
| February 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 33 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 29 |
A total of 313 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.08 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 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 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 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
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 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL3 5EJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| 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 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |