TAMARISK CLOSE, AL3 6NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 6NP

TAMARISK CLOSE, AL3 6NP, St Albans has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.41 per 1,000 population. This AL3 6NP 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 6NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 6NP, encompassing approximately 2339 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL3 6NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Oaks with total crimes: 4
  • Batchwood Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Nicholas Close with total crimes: 2

TAMARISK CLOSE, AL3 6NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.41-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.140.00%
Vehicle crime22.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.12-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.99-54.55%
Other theft22.14-50.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.4083.33%
Violence and sexual offences104.70233.33%
Other theft44.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In June 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 behaviour65.56-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.56-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.28100.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.55-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences84.270.00%
Shoplifting13.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.68260.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.6960.00%
Other crime23.420.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.140.00%
Shoplifting42.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.710.00%
Vehicle crime11.28-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.9866.67%
Other theft32.14-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.28-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.9840.00%
Other theft62.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2850.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In December 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 offences55.5625.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.13-42.86%
Other theft21.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-83.33%
Burglary10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.990.00%
Other theft32.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 20243
May 20248
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202411
June 20246
May 202410
April 202418
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 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
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Oaks
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Batchwood Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Nicholas Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Tamarisk Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Potters Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Ferns
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Harpenden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Francis Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Green Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1