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

Overview of Crime in AL3 6DW

HIGH OAKS, AL3 6DW, St Albans has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.77 per 1,000 population. This AL3 6DW 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 6DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 6DW, encompassing approximately 1558 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 6DW 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
  • Henderson Close with total crimes: 1

HIGH OAKS, AL3 6DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.920.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.92-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.91100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.85-50.00%
Other theft22.570.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences89.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.13-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.34125.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.77-50.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.5733.33%
Other theft12.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.42200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.9250.00%
Shoplifting31.920.00%
Drugs11.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.85-83.33%
Other theft11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-50.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.49-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.57-33.33%
Shoplifting11.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Other theft10.64-75.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.060.00%
Other theft43.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 202412
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL3 6DW 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. Henderson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Flint Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1