SANDPIT LANE, AL4 0BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 0BP

SANDPIT LANE, AL4 0BP, St Albans has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.87 per 1,000 population. This AL4 0BP 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 0BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 0BP, encompassing approximately 2127 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL4 0BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Falcon Way with total crimes: 3

SANDPIT LANE, AL4 0BP 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.8766.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.35-63.64%
Vehicle crime41.88100.00%
Other theft41.88-33.33%
Shoplifting21.88-71.43%
Public order10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1116.9257.14%
Criminal damage and arson75.17250.00%
Shoplifting73.2975.00%
Other theft63.29-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1213.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.64250.00%
Shoplifting43.2933.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99.40125.00%
Shoplifting34.23-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.41-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-75.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.2233.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.76100.00%
Shoplifting62.8250.00%
Other theft42.82-55.56%
Other crime11.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft911.75-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour64.23-25.00%
Shoplifting42.82-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1112.69-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.1714.29%
Shoplifting63.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.820.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1515.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.05133.33%
Vehicle crime33.29200.00%
Shoplifting31.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft108.46-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1210.34-14.29%
Shoplifting45.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1410.34180.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.5850.00%
Public order21.41100.00%
Shoplifting20.94-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.4620.00%
Other theft52.82400.00%
Shoplifting42.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.88-66.67%
Public order10.940.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.750.00%
Vehicle crime52.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.350.00%
Shoplifting31.880.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20247
June 20242
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
September 20235

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202412
June 20249
May 20244
April 20249
March 202411
February 202415
January 202410
December 202312
November 202314
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Falcon Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harrier End
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Osprey Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sandpit Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hall Heath Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Garden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hughenden Road
    Total1
    Burglary1