AL3 7RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 7RQ

AL3 7RQ, St Albans has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.90 per 1,000 population. This AL3 7RQ 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 7RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 7RQ, encompassing approximately 893 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL3 7RQ area, explore the AL3 7RQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL3 7RQ 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

AL3 7RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences517.90400.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.590.00%
Shoplifting25.59100.00%
Other theft22.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.24100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.43150.00%
Vehicle crime15.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-75.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.12-66.67%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson412.31300.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.360.00%
Burglary12.240.00%
Other theft11.120.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.48-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.71100.00%
Shoplifting24.48-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson12.240.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

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
Shoplifting1115.66-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour212.31-50.00%
Other theft12.240.00%

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
Shoplifting1429.09600.00%
Violence and sexual offences515.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.480.00%
Burglary12.240.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25.590.00%
Other crime12.240.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.71-50.00%
Public order13.360.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.830.00%
Shoplifting16.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
February 20245
October 20237

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 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

A total of 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL3 7RQ 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. Flint Copse
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ver Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Totton Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1