BRACHE CLOSE, AL3 7HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 7HX

BRACHE CLOSE, AL3 7HX, St Albans has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.74 per 1,000 population. This AL3 7HX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL3 postcode area, which has experienced 227 crimes and a crime rate of 7.56 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL3 7HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 7HX, encompassing approximately 1914 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 7HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lords Meadow with total crimes: 2
  • Nicholls Close with total crimes: 1
  • Down Edge with total crimes: 1

BRACHE CLOSE, AL3 7HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.7475.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%

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 behaviour45.22-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.090.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.74-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.18700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.740.00%
Other theft21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Public order11.040.00%

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 offences11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

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 behaviour43.13-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-75.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour55.2266.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.22150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.090.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In July 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 offences45.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
September 20235
August 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
August 20231
July 20232

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 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

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

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lords Meadow
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Nicholls Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Down Edge
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Rose Acre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lybury Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Long Cutt
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ridgedown
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Brache Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Stephens Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Church End
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1