HILLS YARD MEWS, AL3 7FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 7FA

HILLS YARD MEWS, AL3 7FA, St Albans has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.37 per 1,000 population. This AL3 7FA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL3 postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 6.69 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL3 7FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 7FA, encompassing approximately 1707 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 7FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fish Street Farm with total crimes: 3
  • Waterend Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

HILLS YARD MEWS, AL3 7FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.37133.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.10-60.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-75.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.20400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.340.00%
Burglary11.760.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In June 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 offences34.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.760.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.44-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.34-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In April 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 offences59.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.93150.00%
Shoplifting22.93-81.82%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.37-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour26.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%

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
Shoplifting1418.15600.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.20500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.340.00%
Public order11.760.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

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
Shoplifting22.930.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

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 arson11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.27-37.50%
Public order12.930.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.95700.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.680.00%
Shoplifting14.680.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.270.00%
Other theft13.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20236

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
February 20246
January 20241
October 20238
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Fish Street Farm
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Waterend Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. The Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lords Meadow
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Beechfield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Miller Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. The Common
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. East Common
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1