SOOTHOUSE SPRING, AL3 6NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 6NR

SOOTHOUSE SPRING, AL3 6NR, St Albans has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.03 per 1,000 population. This AL3 6NR 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 6NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 6NR, encompassing approximately 1392 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 6NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Sandridge Park with total crimes: 2
  • Potters Field with total crimes: 1

SOOTHOUSE SPRING, AL3 6NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.03-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.49-16.67%
Shoplifting23.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.44-50.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-75.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In July 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 offences610.05500.00%
Vehicle crime44.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.87300.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.620.00%
Drugs34.310.00%
Vehicle crime12.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-83.33%
Other theft11.440.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.77500.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.62-33.33%
Other theft11.440.00%

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 offences35.74200.00%
Shoplifting22.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.310.00%
Other theft12.15-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-66.67%

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 behaviour712.20600.00%
Other theft35.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.15-50.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.870.00%
Robbery11.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences36.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Other theft21.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 202412
March 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 6NR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sandridge Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Potters Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1