AL4 0BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 0BH

AL4 0BH, St Albans has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.52 per 1,000 population. This AL4 0BH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL4 postcode area, which has experienced 124 crimes and a crime rate of 4.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL4 0BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 0BH, encompassing approximately 1545 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL4 0BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Liberty Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Chivenor Place with total crimes: 2

AL4 0BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.5230.00%
Vehicle crime48.4133.33%
Other theft32.59200.00%
Public order11.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.35-28.57%
Vehicle crime36.470.00%
Other theft11.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.06600.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.53100.00%
Public order21.29100.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.64-22.22%
Vehicle crime34.530.00%
Other theft21.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.7050.00%
Other theft25.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-77.78%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.2380.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.8220.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.88100.00%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.29-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.23150.00%
Shoplifting43.230.00%
Burglary12.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.35500.00%
Vehicle crime43.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.29-50.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.4733.33%
Burglary22.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-83.33%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.35200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.8850.00%
Other theft21.94100.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-33.33%
Drugs11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.82-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences21.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-80.00%
Other theft11.29-50.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.520.00%
Vehicle crime76.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.530.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Other theft21.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20243
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202414
June 20247
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL4 0BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Liberty Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Chivenor Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. St Bart'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hill End Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hixberry Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Bell View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Berkeley Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Brick Knoll Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. St Edmunds Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stanmore Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Linden Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1