TOWNSEND DRIVE, AL3 5RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 5RH

TOWNSEND DRIVE, AL3 5RH, St Albans has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.89 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5RH 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 5RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5RH, encompassing approximately 2829 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL3 5RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Batchwood Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Nicholas Close with total crimes: 2
  • Alban Avenue with total crimes: 1

TOWNSEND DRIVE, AL3 5RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.8920.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.12-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-88.89%
Other crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.1328.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.18-28.57%
Other theft21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.07-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences72.4716.67%
Vehicle crime22.47100.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.0150.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.120.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.48500.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.2420.00%
Other theft22.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.590.00%
Burglary21.77100.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-60.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.01-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.77-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.77200.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.47250.00%
Vehicle crime32.470.00%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Public order20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.06100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.12-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.41-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.120.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 202412
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Batchwood Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Nicholas Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Alban Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Neville Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Little Acre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Grimthorpe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Avocet Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Francis Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1