GOLDSMITH WAY, AL3 5LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 5LH

GOLDSMITH WAY, AL3 5LH, St Albans has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5LH 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 5LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5LH, encompassing approximately 4795 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

AL3 5LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Bernard Street with total crimes: 2
  • Temple View with total crimes: 2

GOLDSMITH WAY, AL3 5LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.25-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour40.83-20.00%
Shoplifting40.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.4283.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.29150.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In July 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 offences65.00-62.50%
Vehicle crime51.25400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04100.00%
Other theft30.83-50.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-77.78%
Burglary10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.34-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour93.3428.57%
Other theft61.88-14.29%
Public order31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-77.78%
Shoplifting10.42-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.6880.00%
Shoplifting103.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.090.00%
Other theft71.88250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.46133.33%
Public order31.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.8025.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.09-50.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.42-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour61.6720.00%
Vehicle crime41.25100.00%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Public order20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.6740.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.9225.00%
Other theft31.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.96-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour42.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.63116.67%
Shoplifting72.7175.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46100.00%
Other theft20.42-66.67%
Public order10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.80-53.85%
Other theft61.25500.00%
Shoplifting41.250.00%
Vehicle crime40.83100.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.59116.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.710.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.250.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20246
June 202416
May 202418
April 202410
March 20248
February 202414
January 202410
December 202313
November 20236
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20249
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 202410
March 20242
December 20237
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Bernard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Temple View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Church Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Folly Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Dalton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Century Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Eleanore Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alban Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Neville Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Dormie Close
    Total1
    Robbery1