WAVERLEY ROAD, AL3 5PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 5PH

WAVERLEY ROAD, AL3 5PH, St Albans has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.94 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5PH 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 5PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5PH, encompassing approximately 4570 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 5PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • A1081 with total crimes: 5
  • Cricketers Close with total crimes: 2
  • Bernard Street with total crimes: 2

WAVERLEY ROAD, AL3 5PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.94-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences31.53-40.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.5950.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.970.00%
Vehicle crime31.09-25.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.03-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.31-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Other theft30.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.0325.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.190.00%
Other theft11.97-80.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.22350.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.9733.33%
Other theft51.75400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Burglary10.66-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.84-25.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.75-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.88100.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.13233.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.19100.00%
Other theft21.75100.00%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.41300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.88-62.50%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.75-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.530.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20249
May 20249
April 20242
March 20244
February 202410
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20243
March 20244
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A1081
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 2. Cricketers Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Bernard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Temple View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Heath Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Chime Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Dalton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Century Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Eleanore Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alban Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Little Acre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1