AL4 8BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 8BT

AL4 8BT, St Albans has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.08 per 1,000 population. This AL4 8BT 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 8BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 8BT, encompassing approximately 1969 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL4 8BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caesars Road with total crimes: 2
  • Tudor Road with total crimes: 1
  • Four Limes with total crimes: 1

AL4 8BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.08-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5250.00%
Vehicle crime21.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.59300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.03-71.43%
Other crime11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.60250.00%
Other theft23.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-83.33%
Burglary10.51-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.050.00%
Other theft42.5433.33%
Burglary32.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.52-66.67%
Public order21.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

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 offences67.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0550.00%
Other theft31.52200.00%
Public order21.52100.00%

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 arson24.570.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-60.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.11-28.57%
Public order22.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-75.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.11600.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.55-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson12.03-50.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.60250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.55100.00%
Shoplifting21.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

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
Shoplifting35.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.52100.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.57-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.54100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.620.00%
Other theft34.060.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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 8BT postcode area is presented below.

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