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

Overview of Crime in AL4 0GY

PUDDINGSTONE DRIVE, AL4 0GY, St Albans has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.79 per 1,000 population. This AL4 0GY 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 0GY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 0GY, encompassing approximately 917 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL4 0GY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Liberty Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Ashbourne Court with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

PUDDINGSTONE DRIVE, AL4 0GY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.7983.33%
Public order211.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.18-50.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Other theft11.09-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%

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 offences618.52-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour46.5433.33%
Other theft44.360.00%
Vehicle crime24.360.00%
Other crime12.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.79450.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.270.00%
Vehicle crime22.180.00%
Burglary12.180.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

In June 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 behaviour410.900.00%
Other theft24.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.18-50.00%

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 offences45.45100.00%
Vehicle crime14.360.00%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour513.07400.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.45-71.43%
Drugs12.180.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-50.00%
Robbery11.090.00%

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 offences713.0740.00%
Vehicle crime27.630.00%
Burglary12.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-87.50%
Shoplifting11.090.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour820.70700.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.72-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.45300.00%
Public order14.360.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

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 offences610.90500.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.54-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%

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 behaviour511.990.00%
Burglary25.450.00%
Vehicle crime12.18-75.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-88.89%
Drugs11.090.00%

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 offences917.430.00%
Vehicle crime49.81-20.00%
Burglary24.36100.00%
Other theft12.180.00%

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 behaviour931.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences99.810.00%
Vehicle crime59.810.00%
Burglary15.450.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

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 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202411
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 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 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20248
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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
February 20244
January 20241
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 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 0GY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Liberty Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Ashbourne Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Frobisher Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chivenor Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hill End Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Ivory Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Howard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Swallow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Puddingstone Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1