MELBOURNE CLOSE, AL3 6LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 6LU

MELBOURNE CLOSE, AL3 6LU, St Albans has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.47 per 1,000 population. This AL3 6LU 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 6LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 6LU, encompassing approximately 1394 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL3 6LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dymoke Green with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Dean'S Gardens with total crimes: 3

MELBOURNE CLOSE, AL3 6LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.4720.00%
Vehicle crime44.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.15100.00%
Other crime11.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.6225.00%
Burglary33.590.00%
Shoplifting22.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.43-50.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-75.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

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 crime48.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.87300.00%

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
Shoplifting610.040.00%
Vehicle crime44.300.00%
Drugs32.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.15-66.67%

In May 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 offences34.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.15-50.00%
Other theft11.430.00%

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 behaviour45.74300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.87-33.33%
Other theft11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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 offences36.4550.00%
Shoplifting22.15-33.33%
Burglary11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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
Shoplifting35.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.15-33.33%
Other theft11.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.19600.00%
Other theft35.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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 theft35.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.15-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.43-50.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

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 offences57.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.59-33.33%
Robbery11.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

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 offences59.32-16.67%
Vehicle crime33.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.15-57.14%
Other theft22.150.00%

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 behaviour712.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.020.00%
Other theft24.300.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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

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 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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Dymoke Green
    Total5
    Vehicle crime4
    Other crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dean'S Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Sandridge Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chalkdell Fields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Potters Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1