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

Overview of Crime in AL4 0BS

SANDPIT LANE, AL4 0BS, St Albans has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.54 per 1,000 population. This AL4 0BS 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 0BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 0BS, encompassing approximately 2526 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL4 0BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Falcon Way with total crimes: 3
  • Harrier End with total crimes: 2

SANDPIT LANE, AL4 0BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.54-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.580.00%
Vehicle crime31.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-33.33%
Shoplifting10.79-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.92-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson52.37150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.98-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.1950.00%
Shoplifting21.19100.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft117.9222.22%
Anti-social behaviour44.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79100.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft95.94125.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.56-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-80.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.73166.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.1766.67%
Other theft41.98-55.56%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97.12-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences33.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-40.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft118.31-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.980.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft159.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.94400.00%
Vehicle crime31.98200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.190.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft105.54-16.67%
Vehicle crime13.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft127.12-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.7550.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft147.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Falcon Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Harrier End
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Osprey Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Hughenden Road
    Total1
    Burglary1