LONGACRES, AL4 0DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 0DR

LONGACRES, AL4 0DR, St Albans has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.07 per 1,000 population. This AL4 0DR 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 0DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 0DR, encompassing approximately 2688 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL4 0DR area, explore the AL4 0DR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL4 0DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wynches Farm Drive with total crimes: 3
  • St Bart'S Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hixberry Lane with total crimes: 2

LONGACRES, AL4 0DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences77.07-12.50%
Vehicle crime32.60-40.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-50.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.81-27.27%
Vehicle crime52.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.86-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.9357.14%
Anti-social behaviour74.09133.33%
Public order42.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.07-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.1871.43%
Other theft34.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-62.50%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.9816.67%
Burglary32.60200.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In March 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 offences67.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.230.00%
Shoplifting31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.74-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.8425.00%
Vehicle crime21.86100.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%

In December 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 behaviour55.9525.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.86-33.33%
Burglary21.490.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences65.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.23-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.49-33.33%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.070.00%
Vehicle crime33.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 20247
May 202412
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wynches Farm Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. St Bart'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hixberry Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Wynchlands Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bell View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Brick Knoll Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. St Edmunds Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stanmore Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cedar Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Cedarwood Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Linden Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1