AL3 6HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 6HW

AL3 6HW, St Albans has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.66 per 1,000 population. This AL3 6HW 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 6HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 6HW, encompassing approximately 2252 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL3 6HW area, explore the AL3 6HW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 6HW 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

AL3 6HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.6620.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.660.00%
Vehicle crime12.220.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.77-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences52.22-16.67%
Other theft12.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.10120.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.88-40.00%
Other theft32.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.8811.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.22100.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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 behaviour109.7625.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.4412.50%
Shoplifting13.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.3260.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.5533.33%
Other crime23.550.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In March 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 offences68.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6625.00%
Shoplifting42.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.33300.00%
Other theft31.78-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.33-72.73%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.8837.50%
Other theft44.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-66.67%
Burglary10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

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 offences87.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.66-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33100.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-75.00%
Public order10.440.00%

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 offences88.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.55200.00%
Other theft42.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

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 offences46.210.00%
Shoplifting41.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20249
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 202411
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 202410
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 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
September 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 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
September 20234

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 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
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 6HW 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. Francis Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Green Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Henderson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Flint Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1