OYSTERFIELDS, AL3 5UP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 5UP

OYSTERFIELDS, AL3 5UP, St Albans has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.64 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5UP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL3 postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 6.69 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL3 5UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5UP, encompassing approximately 3924 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL3 5UP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Church Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Kingsbury Mews with total crimes: 3

OYSTERFIELDS, AL3 5UP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.04166.67%
Vehicle crime62.04200.00%
Other theft41.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-60.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.37-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.53150.00%
Other theft41.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-57.14%
Public order30.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Drugs10.51-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.19-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.820.00%
Other theft61.7820.00%
Public order31.53-25.00%
Drugs30.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-77.78%
Shoplifting10.51-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.76125.00%
Shoplifting104.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.2975.00%
Other theft51.78400.00%
Public order41.270.00%
Drugs11.020.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.04-42.86%
Burglary41.020.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

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 behaviour76.3740.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.78-57.14%
Drugs21.530.00%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.6655.56%
Anti-social behaviour53.5766.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.2750.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.82-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour32.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.88120.00%
Shoplifting72.8075.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Other theft20.51-60.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.35-54.55%
Other theft51.27400.00%
Shoplifting41.270.00%
Vehicle crime41.02300.00%
Public order11.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.84120.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.80-20.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences56.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.270.00%
Vehicle crime41.270.00%
Shoplifting31.020.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 202415
May 202418
April 20248
March 20246
February 202414
January 20249
December 202311
November 20235
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20249
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 202410
March 20242
December 20237
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Church Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Kingsbury Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Fryth Mead
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 5. Falmouth Court
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Oysterfields
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lavender Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Dormie Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Temple View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Links View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. A4147
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Folly Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Neville Close
    Total1
    Public order1