BERNARDS HEATH MEWS, AL3 5HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 5HJ

BERNARDS HEATH MEWS, AL3 5HJ, St Albans has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.37 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5HJ 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 5HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5HJ, encompassing approximately 1187 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

AL3 5HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Watson Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Sandridge Road with total crimes: 1
  • Culver Road with total crimes: 1

BERNARDS HEATH MEWS, AL3 5HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.68-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.6320.00%
Vehicle crime55.05400.00%
Burglary14.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.210.00%
Other theft11.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-66.67%
Burglary10.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.7425.00%
Vehicle crime34.2150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.3750.00%
Vehicle crime22.53-33.33%
Other theft11.680.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.68-77.78%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.10200.00%
Vehicle crime17.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.4250.00%
Other theft22.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.68100.00%
Burglary21.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

In December 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 offences22.53-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.210.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-33.33%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.530.00%
Burglary12.530.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20249
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
September 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Watson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sandridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Culver Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lancaster Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1