OAKWOOD DRIVE, AL4 0XE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 0XE

OAKWOOD DRIVE, AL4 0XE, St Albans has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.07 per 1,000 population. This AL4 0XE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL4 postcode area, which has experienced 125 crimes and a crime rate of 4.46 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL4 0XE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 0XE, encompassing approximately 2687 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

AL4 0XE Crime Hotspots

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

  • A1057 with total crimes: 4
  • Elm Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Central Drive with total crimes: 2

OAKWOOD DRIVE, AL4 0XE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4950.00%
Bicycle theft31.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-66.67%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In July 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 offences65.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2333.33%
Public order31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.23200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-33.33%
Burglary10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-66.67%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.47200.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-83.33%
Public order10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.35500.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%

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 behaviour21.860.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.60-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.84-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour21.86-50.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.33350.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.35300.00%
Vehicle crime21.49100.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In September 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 crime22.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. A1057
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elm Drive
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. Central Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hatfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hazelwood Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Marconi Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Wynchlands Crescent
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Wynches Farm Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bell View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Oakdene Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Linden Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Willow Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1