CRECY GARDENS, AL3 7BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 7BQ

CRECY GARDENS, AL3 7BQ, St Albans has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population. This AL3 7BQ 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 7BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 7BQ, encompassing approximately 1497 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL3 7BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Lords Meadow with total crimes: 1

CRECY GARDENS, AL3 7BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.680.00%
Other theft22.00100.00%
Shoplifting21.34100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.340.00%
Public order11.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.68-25.00%
Burglary22.000.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-83.33%
Other theft10.670.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson69.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.010.00%
Burglary22.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.01100.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.34-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.340.00%
Shoplifting21.34-81.82%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.02-21.43%
Vehicle crime17.350.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1418.03600.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.35500.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.010.00%
Public order12.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.34200.00%
Shoplifting12.000.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.35600.00%
Other crime14.680.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
March 202411
February 202414
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20246
January 20241
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20235

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL3 7BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lords Meadow
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Crouch Hall Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Bettespol Meadows
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1