HARPENDEN ROAD, AL3 6DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 6DA

HARPENDEN ROAD, AL3 6DA, St Albans has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population. This AL3 6DA 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 6DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 6DA, encompassing approximately 1842 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL3 6DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Oaks with total crimes: 4
  • Nicholas Close with total crimes: 2
  • Tamarisk Close with total crimes: 1

HARPENDEN ROAD, AL3 6DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.97-16.67%
Vehicle crime22.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-50.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.5120.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.26-42.86%
Other crime12.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In July 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 behaviour79.7775.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.8066.67%
Other theft32.710.00%
Shoplifting11.630.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.97-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences32.17-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.63100.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.77-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.8875.00%
Shoplifting13.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.02275.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.1433.33%
Other crime22.170.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.0533.33%
Shoplifting42.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.170.00%
Robbery11.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.97-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.63-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.3180.00%
Other theft44.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.63-50.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.97-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.17100.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-80.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Public order10.540.00%

In October 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 offences69.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.260.00%
Other theft32.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 202415
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Oaks
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Nicholas Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Tamarisk Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Potters Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Ferns
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Old Harpenden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Green Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1