AL4 0FE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 0FE

AL4 0FE, St Albans has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.93 per 1,000 population. This AL4 0FE 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 0FE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 0FE, encompassing approximately 380 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL4 0FE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashbourne Court with total crimes: 3
  • Frobisher Road with total crimes: 2
  • Nelson Avenue with total crimes: 1

AL4 0FE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences428.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour210.52-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.260.00%
Vehicle crime12.63-66.67%
Public order12.630.00%
Other crime12.630.00%
Burglary12.63-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour547.330.00%
Vehicle crime313.15200.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.890.00%
Other theft37.890.00%
Burglary27.890.00%
Bicycle theft15.260.00%
Possession of weapons12.630.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour528.93150.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.15-57.14%
Theft from the person17.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.630.00%
Vehicle crime12.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences739.4440.00%
Other theft218.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.260.00%
Burglary15.260.00%
Theft from the person12.630.00%
Vehicle crime12.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.630.00%

In May 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 offences521.04400.00%
Vehicle crime213.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour423.670.00%
Burglary210.520.00%
Other theft15.260.00%
Drugs12.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.63-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences836.8160.00%
Vehicle crime321.040.00%
Burglary27.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.26-75.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour647.33500.00%
Violence and sexual offences515.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson413.15300.00%
Other crime110.520.00%
Public order12.630.00%
Other theft12.63-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences423.67-20.00%
Other theft210.520.00%
Vehicle crime15.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.63-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences531.55-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour313.15200.00%
Vehicle crime27.89-50.00%
Burglary25.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences749.96-30.00%
Vehicle crime418.410.00%
Burglary210.52100.00%
Robbery15.260.00%
Possession of weapons12.630.00%
Theft from the person12.630.00%
Other theft12.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.63-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.63-88.89%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1076.26233.33%
Anti-social behaviour926.30800.00%
Vehicle crime423.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.5250.00%
Burglary17.890.00%
Other theft12.630.00%
Public order12.63-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences331.550.00%
Public order37.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.890.00%
Vehicle crime25.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.260.00%
Other crime12.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
April 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20239
September 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 0FE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ashbourne Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Frobisher Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Nelson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Whitecroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Ivory Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Howard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Swallow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Puddingstone Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1