AL4 8DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 8DS

AL4 8DS, St Albans has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.77 per 1,000 population. This AL4 8DS 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 8DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 8DS, encompassing approximately 723 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL4 8DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Mount with total crimes: 1
  • Waddling Lane with total crimes: 1

AL4 8DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.77-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences11.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.15-50.00%
Robbery11.380.00%
Shoplifting11.380.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson39.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.770.00%
Public order11.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson39.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.150.00%
Other theft11.38-50.00%
Public order11.38-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.680.00%
Other theft22.77100.00%
Public order22.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour16.910.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Other theft11.380.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.77-50.00%
Robbery11.380.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.770.00%
Theft from the person11.380.00%
Other crime11.380.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.15-33.33%
Other theft12.770.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.530.00%
Other theft14.150.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.150.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour36.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.150.00%
Other theft11.38-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft26.910.00%
Vehicle crime12.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
September 20231

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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. East Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Waddling Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1