CANBERRA CLOSE, AL3 6LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 6LP

CANBERRA CLOSE, AL3 6LP, St Albans has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.53 per 1,000 population. This AL3 6LP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL3 postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 6.69 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL3 6LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 6LP, encompassing approximately 1287 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 6LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Chalkdell Fields with total crimes: 2
  • Canberra Close with total crimes: 2

CANBERRA CLOSE, AL3 6LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.5350.00%
Burglary34.660.00%
Shoplifting22.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.55-50.00%
Other crime11.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-75.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.11100.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.650.00%
Vehicle crime44.660.00%
Drugs33.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.33-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.1150.00%
Other theft12.330.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.21300.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.11-33.33%
Other theft11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.9950.00%
Shoplifting22.33-33.33%
Burglary11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Other theft10.78-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour715.53600.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.44200.00%
Other theft34.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.330.00%
Other crime11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.33-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.55-50.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.88-33.33%
Robbery11.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.09-16.67%
Vehicle crime33.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.33-57.14%
Other theft22.330.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.75600.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.440.00%
Other theft24.660.00%
Other crime11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%
Burglary10.78-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.660.00%
Burglary22.330.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236
August 20236

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
April 20244
March 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237
August 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20246
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231
August 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Chalkdell Fields
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Canberra Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Darwin Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Bishop'S Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dean'S Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Dymoke Green
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Valley Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Beech Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Potters Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1