NORTH COMMON, AL3 7DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 7DA

NORTH COMMON, AL3 7DA, St Albans has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.57 per 1,000 population. This AL3 7DA 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 7DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 7DA, encompassing approximately 2511 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL3 7DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Fish Street Farm with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

NORTH COMMON, AL3 7DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.57-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.990.00%
Other theft31.99200.00%
Shoplifting21.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Public order10.80-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.1625.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.980.00%
Public order31.990.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-83.33%
Other theft10.400.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.19500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.3925.00%
Burglary21.990.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.5720.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.390.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.97-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences41.9933.33%
Vehicle crime21.59100.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.97250.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.79200.00%
Shoplifting21.19-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.57-21.43%
Vehicle crime34.380.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-83.33%

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
Shoplifting1413.14600.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.57500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.39150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.99300.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.790.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.19-55.56%
Shoplifting11.590.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-88.89%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.76350.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.58350.00%
Other crime13.580.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
November 20234
October 20239
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 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
October 20231

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
September 20237

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fish Street Farm
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pondsmeade
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lords Meadow
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Crouch Hall Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Lybury Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Totton Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. The Park
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. The Common
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1