THE ACORNS, AL4 0XZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 0XZ

THE ACORNS, AL4 0XZ, St Albans has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.64 per 1,000 population. This AL4 0XZ 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 0XZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 0XZ, encompassing approximately 2260 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL4 0XZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wynches Farm Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Hixberry Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Wynchlands Crescent with total crimes: 2

THE ACORNS, AL4 0XZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.6433.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.7750.00%
Public order31.33200.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In August 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 behaviour33.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.33-50.00%
Public order10.88-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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 offences44.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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 behaviour33.1050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In May 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 offences43.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77-60.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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 behaviour54.8766.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.21-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.21200.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.9866.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.10-62.50%
Other theft21.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.87300.00%
Public order13.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

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 offences21.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 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

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Wynches Farm Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hixberry Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wynchlands Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Oakwood Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Bell View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cedar Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Cedarwood Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1