AL4 0EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 0EY

AL4 0EY, St Albans has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.05 per 1,000 population. This AL4 0EY 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 0EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 0EY, encompassing approximately 1657 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL4 0EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Chivenor Place with total crimes: 2
  • St Bart'S Close with total crimes: 2

AL4 0EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.0511.11%
Other theft16.030.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8428.57%
Vehicle crime35.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.81-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.67600.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.220.00%
Public order24.22100.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.65-22.22%
Vehicle crime24.220.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0550.00%
Other theft25.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-66.67%
Shoplifting11.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.2620.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.6220.00%
Burglary13.62-50.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.07150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.020.00%
Shoplifting43.020.00%
Burglary22.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.24400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-50.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.43100.00%
Vehicle crime12.410.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-80.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.03400.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.020.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.62-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.210.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-90.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.650.00%
Vehicle crime36.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Other theft11.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Chivenor Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. St Bart'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hill End Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hixberry Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Puddingstone Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1