GORSE CORNER, AL3 5SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 5SH

GORSE CORNER, AL3 5SH, St Albans has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.22 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5SH 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 5SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5SH, encompassing approximately 2909 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL3 5SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • A1081 with total crimes: 5
  • Stonecross Close with total crimes: 5
  • Cricketers Close with total crimes: 2

GORSE CORNER, AL3 5SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences87.22-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06100.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5612.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.0920.00%
Public order22.06100.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.53-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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 behaviour108.5925.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.44-10.00%
Vehicle crime13.090.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.91150.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.4433.33%
Other theft32.7550.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.84-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences42.06-33.33%
Other theft21.370.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In March 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 behaviour76.8716.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.0650.00%
Other theft21.03-50.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 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 offences89.28166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.75200.00%
Other theft42.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37300.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.37-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.12-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5075.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.41-50.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour84.81-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences42.75-50.00%
Theft from the person11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.090.00%
Other theft42.750.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
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
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20248
June 20249
May 202410
April 20244
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
September 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A1081
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 2. Stonecross Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Cricketers Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bernard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Heath Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Chime Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Dalton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Eleanore Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alban Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Little Acre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Grimthorpe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1