WHEATLOCK MEAD, AL3 7HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 7HS

WHEATLOCK MEAD, AL3 7HS, St Albans has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.18 per 1,000 population. This AL3 7HS 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 7HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 7HS, encompassing approximately 2395 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL3 7HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Lords Meadow with total crimes: 1
  • Crouch Hall Lane with total crimes: 1

WHEATLOCK MEAD, AL3 7HS 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.18-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-71.43%
Shoplifting20.84100.00%
Public order10.84-66.67%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.77600.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.92-12.50%
Public order32.920.00%
Burglary21.25100.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-80.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.340.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-66.67%
Burglary10.420.00%

In June 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 behaviour44.59-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.67-25.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In May 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 behaviour65.43-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.510.00%
Possession of weapons11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.01400.00%
Shoplifting14.18-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.10-42.86%
Vehicle crime33.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.84-60.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.27600.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.85400.00%
Other theft22.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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 behaviour22.920.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 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
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 202410
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20248
February 202414
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 7HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lords Meadow
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Crouch Hall Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Rose Acre
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lybury Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. The Common
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1