BIRCHMEAD CLOSE, AL3 6BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 6BS

BIRCHMEAD CLOSE, AL3 6BS, St Albans has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.42 per 1,000 population. This AL3 6BS 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 6BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 6BS, encompassing approximately 2960 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 6BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Oaks with total crimes: 4
  • Batchwood Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Lawrance Road with total crimes: 3

BIRCHMEAD CLOSE, AL3 6BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.4280.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.03-64.29%
Other theft21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.4675.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.73-20.00%
Other theft22.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In June 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 offences107.43-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour83.38-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.70100.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.1137.50%
Anti-social behaviour103.720.00%
Vehicle crime23.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.4342.86%
Violence and sexual offences83.3860.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.70-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.1116.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.36150.00%
Shoplifting41.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.05500.00%
Other theft22.03-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.080.00%
Other theft52.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.70-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.08-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.03-16.67%
Other theft21.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences85.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.03-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%

In September 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 behaviour46.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.350.00%
Shoplifting41.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410
May 202411
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202414
June 20248
May 202410
April 202410
March 20247
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Oaks
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Batchwood Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Lawrance Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Nicholas Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. The Ferns
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Grimthorpe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Avocet Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Francis Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Green Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Henderson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Flint Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1