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 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.18 per 1,000 population. This AL3 7HX 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 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 Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

AL3 7HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rainbow Close with total crimes: 1
  • Lords Meadow with total crimes: 1
  • Crouch Hall Lane with total crimes: 1

BRACHE CLOSE, AL3 7HX 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 Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.18-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-71.43%
Public order11.04-66.67%
Other theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

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 offences79.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.660.00%
Public order33.660.00%
Burglary11.570.00%

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 behaviour55.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Rainbow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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
  • 8. Church End
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1