BLENKIN CLOSE, AL3 6EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 6EB

BLENKIN CLOSE, AL3 6EB, St Albans has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population. This AL3 6EB 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 6EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 6EB, encompassing approximately 1647 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL3 6EB 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
  • Avocet Close with total crimes: 1

BLENKIN CLOSE, AL3 6EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.68150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.64-62.50%
Possession of weapons11.820.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.32166.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.21-50.00%

In May 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 behaviour45.46-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.43-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.4666.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.030.00%

In March 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 offences46.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.430.00%
Shoplifting31.820.00%
Drugs11.820.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.03200.00%
Other theft11.82-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.89-14.29%
Other theft23.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.2840.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.25-50.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.89-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.43100.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.43-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.500.00%
Shoplifting42.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%
Burglary11.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 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

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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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