LITTLE ACRE, AL3 5SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 5SG

LITTLE ACRE, AL3 5SG, St Albans has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.13 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5SG 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 5SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5SG, encompassing approximately 2661 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 5SG 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

LITTLE ACRE, AL3 5SG 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.13100.00%
Vehicle crime12.250.00%
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 offences65.2620.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.25-57.14%
Other theft21.130.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
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 behaviour76.0116.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.63-16.67%
Other theft21.88100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.25200.00%
Vehicle crime12.250.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.26350.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.38-50.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour43.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.50-50.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.26-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.50-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50200.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.88150.00%
Vehicle crime31.880.00%
Other theft11.13-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

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 theft32.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.130.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%

In November 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 behaviour44.5133.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.50100.00%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%
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 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
November 20231

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20249
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232

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 2 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

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 5SG 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