MARFORD ROAD, AL4 8AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 8AX

MARFORD ROAD, AL4 8AX, St Albans has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.32 per 1,000 population. This AL4 8AX 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 8AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 8AX, encompassing approximately 2067 residents.

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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: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL4 8AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caesars Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wright Close with total crimes: 2
  • Tudor Road with total crimes: 1

MARFORD ROAD, AL4 8AX 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.3233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%

In August 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 behaviour45.32300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.93-50.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.8020.00%
Other theft22.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-85.71%
Burglary10.48-66.67%

In June 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 behaviour713.06133.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.39-16.67%
Other theft42.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.930.00%
Public order31.930.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9050.00%
Other theft11.450.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.35100.00%
Burglary20.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-50.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.32200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.90-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson11.93-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.74350.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Shoplifting20.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.45100.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.87-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.93100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.800.00%
Other theft22.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL4 8AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Caesars Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wright Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Four Limes
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. St Helen'S Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Offas Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Nurseries Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Battleview
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. East Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1