WORLEY ROAD, AL3 5NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 5NU

WORLEY ROAD, AL3 5NU, St Albans has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.64 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5NU 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 5NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5NU, encompassing approximately 4735 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-27.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 5NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Drovers Way with total crimes: 9

WORLEY ROAD, AL3 5NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.6445.45%
Shoplifting216.76-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour124.430.00%
Other theft72.5340.00%
Public order51.4866.67%
Drugs31.0650.00%
Other crime30.6350.00%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%
Robbery30.6350.00%
Theft from the person20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Burglary10.210.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2919.0152.63%
Violence and sexual offences226.1257.14%
Anti-social behaviour124.65-33.33%
Other theft52.53-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.06-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.8450.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-50.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.21-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1917.95137.50%
Anti-social behaviour184.015.88%
Violence and sexual offences143.80-56.25%
Other theft92.9680.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9020.00%
Vehicle crime51.270.00%
Public order31.06-66.67%
Theft from the person30.63200.00%
Robbery20.63100.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.5828.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.7630.77%
Public order93.59200.00%
Shoplifting81.90-70.37%
Criminal damage and arson51.69-61.54%
Other theft51.06-54.55%
Drugs31.06-40.00%
Other crime30.63200.00%
Burglary20.63-33.33%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.21-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2723.65125.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.704.17%
Anti-social behaviour135.28-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.75116.67%
Other theft112.75450.00%
Vehicle crime62.32100.00%
Drugs51.270.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Public order30.63-50.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.63100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.4720.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.0766.67%
Shoplifting124.22-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.530.00%
Public order61.27200.00%
Vehicle crime31.27-25.00%
Burglary30.63200.00%
Other theft20.63-81.82%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.5711.11%
Shoplifting144.22-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour122.9671.43%
Other theft112.5337.50%
Vehicle crime42.32300.00%
Public order20.84-50.00%
Theft from the person10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1914.36533.33%
Violence and sexual offences184.0138.46%
Other theft83.8060.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.69-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.48400.00%
Public order41.060.00%
Theft from the person20.840.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.08200.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.17-38.10%
Other theft52.750.00%
Shoplifting31.06-86.36%
Theft from the person20.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.210.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2213.52175.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.6523.53%
Anti-social behaviour54.43-28.57%
Other theft51.06-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Theft from the person30.63-40.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Drugs20.420.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.88-22.73%
Other theft113.5983.33%
Shoplifting82.32-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour71.69-36.36%
Theft from the person51.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Public order30.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.460.00%
Shoplifting114.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.320.00%
Other theft62.320.00%
Public order41.270.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202418
June 202417
May 202413
April 202420
March 202412
February 20247
January 202415
December 20235
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 193 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202429
July 202419
June 20248
May 202427
April 202412
March 202414
February 202419
January 20243
December 202322
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20249
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202422
July 202414
June 202432
May 202425
April 202424
March 202420
February 202418
January 202413
December 202321
November 202317
October 202322

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 202413
April 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20249
June 20245
May 202411
April 20242
March 202411
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Drovers Way
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Spencer Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 7. St Peter'S Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Charter Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Selby Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. College Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Half Moon Yard
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bernard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Russell Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Temperance Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Welclose Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bowes Lyon Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. College Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Knights Orchard
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Church Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Tankerfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Chequer Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Folly Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Dalton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Century Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Eleanore Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1