AL3 5RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 5RL

AL3 5RL, St Albans has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.59 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5RL 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 5RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5RL, encompassing approximately 2617 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 5RL 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
  • Old Harpenden Road with total crimes: 1

AL3 5RL 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.59133.33%
Vehicle crime12.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-83.33%
Other crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences65.3520.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.29-57.14%
Other theft21.150.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.67-16.67%
Other theft21.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.11250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.67-40.00%
Vehicle crime12.290.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.73233.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.82-60.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.2066.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.91-40.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15-57.14%
Burglary11.150.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.67150.00%
Vehicle crime31.910.00%
Other theft21.15-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.91-50.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.67-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-75.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.9725.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.910.00%
Bicycle theft11.530.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 202410
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL3 5RL 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. Old Harpenden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Alban Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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
  • 9. Green Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1