ELM DRIVE, AL4 0EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 0EF

ELM DRIVE, AL4 0EF, St Albans has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.18 per 1,000 population. This AL4 0EF 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 0EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 0EF, encompassing approximately 1675 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

AL4 0EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakwood Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Hatfield Road with total crimes: 1
  • Pinewood Close with total crimes: 1

ELM DRIVE, AL4 0EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.18-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences12.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.60-75.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.13500.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5866.67%
Vehicle crime42.98100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.39-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.790.00%
Burglary11.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.760.00%
Other theft32.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7950.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.35-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour42.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.76800.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.370.00%
Other theft11.19-66.67%
Robbery10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.160.00%
Burglary31.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.79100.00%
Vehicle crime11.19-80.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-75.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.98300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.7733.33%
Other theft22.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.19-87.50%
Burglary10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.77200.00%
Vehicle crime11.790.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%

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 offences45.97-42.86%
Burglary22.390.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.95600.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.180.00%
Burglary22.39100.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-75.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.770.00%
Other theft12.390.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

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
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oakwood Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Linden Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Burleigh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Castle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1