HIGH OAKS, AL3 6DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 6DL

HIGH OAKS, AL3 6DL, St Albans has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.90 per 1,000 population. This AL3 6DL 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 6DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 6DL, encompassing approximately 2713 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 6DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Oaks with total crimes: 4
  • Lawrance Road with total crimes: 3
  • Nicholas Close with total crimes: 2

HIGH OAKS, AL3 6DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour75.9016.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.58-16.67%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.90-53.85%
Violence and sexual offences62.21-14.29%
Other theft12.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.6944.44%
Violence and sexual offences74.79-30.00%
Other theft32.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.8411.11%
Anti-social behaviour93.69-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.32100.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.48-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences93.6912.50%
Vehicle crime23.320.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.42125.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.6333.33%
Other crime22.950.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.8460.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.95100.00%
Shoplifting42.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.79400.00%
Other theft31.84-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.11-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.7450.00%
Other theft44.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

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 offences85.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences87.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.95-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.47100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-75.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.950.00%
Other theft42.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202413
June 20249
May 202410
April 202418
March 20248
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

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
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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