HATFIELD ROAD, AL4 0DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 0DU

HATFIELD ROAD, AL4 0DU, St Albans has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 population. This AL4 0DU 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 0DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 0DU, encompassing approximately 2167 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL4 0DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wynches Farm Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Oakwood Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Bell View with total crimes: 2

HATFIELD ROAD, AL4 0DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.3025.00%
Vehicle crime42.31-20.00%
Other theft31.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.38-50.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-66.67%
Burglary10.460.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.23400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3133.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.85-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.8550.00%
Bicycle theft31.380.00%
Burglary11.380.00%

In July 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 offences76.9240.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2350.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.15-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour22.31100.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.92800.00%
Shoplifting14.150.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.85300.00%
Burglary31.85200.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-80.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.5466.67%
Shoplifting32.310.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.15-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.46100.00%
Burglary23.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences45.54-50.00%
Burglary21.85-33.33%
Other theft20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.69700.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.6925.00%
Vehicle crime32.31-40.00%
Burglary31.38200.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.460.00%

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 20244
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20249
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243

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

MonthCount
May 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 0DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wynches Farm Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Oakwood Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Bell View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Berkeley Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Brick Knoll Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. St Edmunds Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cedar Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Cedarwood Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Linden Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Burleigh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Castle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1