LADYSMITH ROAD, AL3 5PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 5PZ

LADYSMITH ROAD, AL3 5PZ, St Albans has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5PZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL3 postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 6.69 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL3 5PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5PZ, encompassing approximately 5039 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

AL3 5PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Church Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Falmouth Court with total crimes: 3

LADYSMITH ROAD, AL3 5PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences114.96266.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.1866.67%
Other theft30.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-66.67%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson65.36200.00%
Vehicle crime61.19500.00%
Other theft41.19-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences30.60-82.35%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Public order20.40-33.33%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.3733.33%
Other theft51.59-28.57%
Public order30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.20-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Burglary10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.1188.89%
Shoplifting103.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.980.00%
Other theft71.79250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.39200.00%
Vehicle crime31.19200.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.1712.50%
Burglary31.790.00%
Other theft20.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

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 offences85.16-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour61.590.00%
Other theft41.190.00%
Vehicle crime40.79100.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.9540.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.7820.00%
Other theft41.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79300.00%
Theft from the person20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.40100.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.17-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour51.980.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

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 offences135.16160.00%
Shoplifting72.5875.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Other theft20.40-66.67%
Public order10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63.97200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.19-61.54%
Shoplifting40.99300.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.5685.71%
Anti-social behaviour32.58-25.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Other theft20.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.36-50.00%
Other theft41.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Shoplifting30.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.780.00%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.790.00%
Other theft40.790.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20236

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20243
June 202417
May 202417
April 20249
March 20248
February 202414
January 202410
December 202313
November 20235
October 202313
September 20237
August 202314

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20249
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
August 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 202410
March 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Church Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Falmouth Court
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Oysterfields
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lavender Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Temple View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Palfrey Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Etna Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Upton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Selby Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. New England Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A4147
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Folly Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Pegasus Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Alban Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1