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

Overview of Crime in AL4 0EQ

ELM DRIVE, AL4 0EQ, St Albans has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.03 per 1,000 population. This AL4 0EQ 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 0EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 0EQ, encompassing approximately 2489 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL4 0EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wynches Farm Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Wynchlands Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Oakwood Drive with total crimes: 2

ELM DRIVE, AL4 0EQ 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.0366.67%
Public order32.010.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.400.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Bicycle theft31.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-60.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.2125.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.81-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.61100.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.82600.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.81-50.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-80.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.21400.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.010.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.400.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.41100.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.02-66.67%
Burglary21.210.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.83350.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.62400.00%
Public order12.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 0EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wynches Farm Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Wynchlands Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Oakwood Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Bell View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cedar Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cedarwood Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Linden Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Burleigh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1