AL3 6AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 6AD

AL3 6AD, St Albans has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.93 per 1,000 population. This AL3 6AD 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 6AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 6AD, encompassing approximately 654 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 6AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ermine Close with total crimes: 14
  • Parklands Drive with total crimes: 1

AL3 6AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1222.93500.00%
Violence and sexual offences218.340.00%
Public order13.060.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.11100.00%
Shoplifting23.06-83.33%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1221.40140.00%
Violence and sexual offences118.340.00%
Other crime11.530.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting512.23-28.57%
Robbery17.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.530.00%
Other crime11.530.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.70-30.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1019.87-16.67%
Public order115.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.53-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.530.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1222.931100.00%
Vehicle crime318.340.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order13.060.00%
Shoplifting11.53-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.060.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting13.060.00%
Theft from the person11.530.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.590.00%
Shoplifting13.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.530.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1424.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
July 202412
June 20245
May 20247
April 202410
March 202412
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 202314

A total of 6 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
September 20231

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL3 6AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ermine Close
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parklands Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1