PUDDINGSTONE DRIVE, AL4 0GX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 0GX

PUDDINGSTONE DRIVE, AL4 0GX, St Albans has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.93 per 1,000 population. This AL4 0GX 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 0GX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 0GX, encompassing approximately 802 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL4 0GX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashbourne Court with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Frobisher Road with total crimes: 2

PUDDINGSTONE DRIVE, AL4 0GX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.9333.33%
Public order29.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.49-50.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Other theft11.25-66.67%
Burglary11.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.4733.33%
Other theft34.980.00%
Vehicle crime23.740.00%
Other crime12.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.980.00%
Vehicle crime23.740.00%
Burglary12.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-50.00%
Drugs11.250.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour311.210.00%
Other theft23.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.49-50.00%

In May 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 offences46.23100.00%
Vehicle crime14.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.70300.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.98-71.43%
Drugs12.490.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.25-50.00%
Robbery11.250.00%

In March 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 offences714.9540.00%
Vehicle crime28.720.00%
Burglary12.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.25-85.71%
Shoplifting11.250.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour722.42600.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.72-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.23300.00%
Public order14.980.00%
Other theft11.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.47-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.460.00%
Burglary26.230.00%
Vehicle crime12.49-75.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Drugs11.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.930.00%
Vehicle crime411.21-20.00%
Burglary24.98100.00%
Other theft12.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour936.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences911.210.00%
Vehicle crime511.210.00%
Burglary16.230.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Other crime11.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20247
January 20241
December 20235
October 20239

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20244
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 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
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ashbourne Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Frobisher Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chivenor Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hill End Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ivory Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Howard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Swallow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Puddingstone Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1