HIGH MEADS, AL4 8DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 8DN

HIGH MEADS, AL4 8DN, St Albans has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.52 per 1,000 population. This AL4 8DN 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 8DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 8DN, encompassing approximately 1422 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL4 8DN 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
  • Harpenden Road with total crimes: 1

HIGH MEADS, AL4 8DN 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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.81-50.00%

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 behaviour44.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.81-60.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences57.7366.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-50.00%
Other theft11.410.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.110.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.22-60.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-50.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%

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 behaviour56.33-16.67%
Public order23.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.41-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.110.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.41-33.33%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-66.67%
Other theft10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.92-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.410.00%
Public order10.700.00%

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 behaviour57.730.00%
Other theft23.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Public order11.410.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 8DN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Four Limes
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. St Helen'S Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Harpenden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maltings Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. East Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1