AL3 5NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 5NF

AL3 5NF, St Albans has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.72 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5NF 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 5NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5NF, encompassing approximately 2912 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

AL3 5NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13
  • Drovers Way with total crimes: 9
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6

AL3 5NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.7221.05%
Anti-social behaviour147.907.69%
Shoplifting124.81-42.86%
Public order94.1280.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0950.00%
Theft from the person21.030.00%
Other theft20.69-50.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-75.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2127.47200.00%
Violence and sexual offences197.215.56%
Anti-social behaviour136.52-45.83%
Public order54.46150.00%
Other theft41.72-42.86%
Robbery41.37300.00%
Vehicle crime41.37-20.00%
Other crime31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-50.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2425.4114.29%
Violence and sexual offences188.2428.57%
Other theft76.18133.33%
Shoplifting72.4075.00%
Vehicle crime52.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7233.33%
Public order21.37-60.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Robbery10.69-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2120.9461.54%
Violence and sexual offences147.21-33.33%
Public order54.81150.00%
Shoplifting41.72-66.67%
Other theft31.37-50.00%
Drugs31.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-40.00%
Robbery21.03-33.33%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences2125.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.21-35.00%
Shoplifting124.46200.00%
Other theft64.12200.00%
Vehicle crime52.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7266.67%
Drugs41.72300.00%
Robbery31.370.00%
Bicycle theft21.030.00%
Public order20.69-71.43%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2018.2033.33%
Violence and sexual offences146.87-17.65%
Public order74.81600.00%
Shoplifting42.40-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Other theft21.03-60.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.5170.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.8436.36%
Other theft55.15-28.57%
Shoplifting51.72-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.720.00%
Public order11.37-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1116.14-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences103.78233.33%
Shoplifting83.43700.00%
Other theft72.75133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.4050.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Drugs21.03100.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.2766.67%
Other theft35.1550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.03-81.25%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-33.33%
Theft from the person20.69100.00%
Shoplifting10.69-87.50%
Drugs10.340.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1615.45-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour95.4950.00%
Shoplifting83.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.750.00%
Public order31.0350.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Other theft20.69-60.00%
Theft from the person10.69-80.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.48183.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.84-64.71%
Theft from the person52.06400.00%
Other theft51.7225.00%
Shoplifting41.72-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03200.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1714.766.25%
Shoplifting95.84800.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.09-62.50%
Other theft42.06-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.37-25.00%
Burglary11.03-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.490.00%
Other theft95.490.00%
Public order43.090.00%
Vehicle crime41.370.00%
Bicycle theft21.370.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
May 20245
March 20244
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202424
June 202421
May 202413
April 202420
March 202415
February 202411
January 202415
December 20239
November 20236
October 202317
September 202316

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202419
July 202418
June 202414
May 202421
April 202414
March 202417
February 202410
January 20243
December 202316
November 202317
October 20236
September 202316

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 20247
June 20244
May 202412
April 20244
March 20245
February 20248
January 20241
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239
September 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
September 20232

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Drovers Way
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. A1081
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 5. Stonecross Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. St Peter'S Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hall Place Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Charter Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Selby Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Cricketers Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. St Peter'S Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Bernard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Culver Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Heath Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Chime Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hall Place Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Russell Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Dalton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Century Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Eleanore Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1