MEADS LANE, AL4 8BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 8BZ

MEADS LANE, AL4 8BZ, St Albans has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.09 per 1,000 population. This AL4 8BZ 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 8BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 8BZ, encompassing approximately 1293 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL4 8BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Four Limes with total crimes: 1
  • St Helen'S Close with total crimes: 1
  • East Mount with total crimes: 1

MEADS LANE, AL4 8BZ 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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.32-50.00%

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 behaviour36.96200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.32-33.33%
Other crime11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.32-40.00%
Other theft22.32-33.33%
Drugs11.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-50.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson512.370.00%
Other theft33.8750.00%
Burglary32.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.320.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-75.00%

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 offences47.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.090.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Public order21.55100.00%

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 arson26.960.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Public order11.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-33.33%
Robbery11.550.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.320.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.640.00%
Shoplifting21.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%

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
Shoplifting37.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.32100.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.770.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.7366.67%
Other theft33.870.00%
Burglary12.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.730.00%
Other theft32.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 8BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Four Limes
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. St Helen'S Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. East Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Waddling Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1