MARGARET AVENUE, AL3 5TE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 5TE

MARGARET AVENUE, AL3 5TE, St Albans has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.46 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5TE 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 5TE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5TE, encompassing approximately 3663 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

AL3 5TE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Temple View with total crimes: 2
  • Century Close with total crimes: 1
  • Eleanore Place with total crimes: 1

MARGARET AVENUE, AL3 5TE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 theft32.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-66.67%
Public order10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In August 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 offences85.4633.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.0020.00%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Public order20.820.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.8220.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.64-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In May 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 offences85.73700.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.18150.00%
Public order31.360.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-60.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-80.00%

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 offences54.09-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.3625.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.46300.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.18-40.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.9125.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.00300.00%
Vehicle crime31.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.36-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-83.33%

In September 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 offences65.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.640.00%
Other theft31.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
September 20233

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20241
March 20245
February 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
February 20242
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Temple View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Century Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Eleanore Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Alban Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Neville Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Dormie Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Little Acre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Grimthorpe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1