CHURCH CRESCENT, AL3 5JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 5JD

CHURCH CRESCENT, AL3 5JD, St Albans has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.19 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5JD 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 5JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5JD, encompassing approximately 4510 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

AL3 5JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Drovers Way with total crimes: 9
  • Spencer Street with total crimes: 9

CHURCH CRESCENT, AL3 5JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.1968.75%
Shoplifting125.99-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour92.6628.57%
Other theft72.0016.67%
Bicycle theft31.5550.00%
Robbery30.6750.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2114.1923.53%
Violence and sexual offences164.6623.08%
Anti-social behaviour73.55-36.36%
Other theft61.55-25.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-60.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1715.30142.86%
Violence and sexual offences133.77-51.85%
Anti-social behaviour112.8810.00%
Other theft82.4460.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7725.00%
Burglary31.1150.00%
Vehicle crime30.67200.00%
Bicycle theft20.67100.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Public order10.22-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.7442.11%
Anti-social behaviour105.9911.11%
Public order72.22600.00%
Shoplifting71.55-74.07%
Other theft51.55-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.11-63.64%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-80.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2719.29125.00%
Violence and sexual offences195.99-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson114.2183.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.44-43.75%
Other theft82.00300.00%
Vehicle crime51.7766.67%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.3245.45%
Shoplifting123.55-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.66500.00%
Public order31.330.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Other theft20.67-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.9714.29%
Shoplifting143.55-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour113.1037.50%
Other theft92.4450.00%
Public order32.0050.00%
Vehicle crime30.67200.00%
Theft from the person10.67-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1813.52500.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.10-42.86%
Other theft61.7720.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.33150.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.53250.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.10-22.22%
Other theft53.10-28.57%
Shoplifting31.11-85.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.44-66.67%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2013.08150.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.4363.64%
Other theft73.99-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.55-55.56%
Theft from the person30.890.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1211.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.66-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour92.44-30.77%
Shoplifting82.00-20.00%
Theft from the person31.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.6750.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.6440.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.6662.50%
Shoplifting102.8811.11%
Other theft62.220.00%
Public order31.33-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.420.00%
Shoplifting93.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.000.00%
Other theft61.770.00%
Public order41.330.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202411
June 202410
May 20249
April 202416
March 202411
February 20248
January 202414
December 20234
November 20239
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202416
July 202413
June 202427
May 202419
April 202424
March 202416
February 202414
January 202414
December 202318
November 202311
October 202321
September 202315

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 202417
June 20247
May 202427
April 202412
March 202414
February 202418
January 20243
December 202320
November 20238
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 202411
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 202312
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
September 20232

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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Drovers Way
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Spencer Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Selby Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. College Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Half Moon Yard
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bernard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Russell Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Temperance Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Welclose Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bowes Lyon Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. College Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Knights Orchard
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Church Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Kingsbury Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tankerfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Chequer Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Folly Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Dalton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Century Close
    Total1
    Other theft1