ST HELENS CLOSE, AL4 8DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 8DW

ST HELENS CLOSE, AL4 8DW, St Albans has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.12 per 1,000 population. This AL4 8DW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL4 postcode area, which has experienced 125 crimes and a crime rate of 4.46 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL4 8DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 8DW, encompassing approximately 1798 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL4 8DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marford Road with total crimes: 2
  • East Mount with total crimes: 2
  • St Thomas Place with total crimes: 2

ST HELENS CLOSE, AL4 8DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.12150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.78-66.67%
Other crime11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.78500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.34-40.00%
Other theft21.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.780.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-66.67%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%

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 offences35.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.670.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Public order21.11100.00%

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 arson25.560.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-60.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.560.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

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 behaviour55.00-28.57%
Public order22.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

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 offences23.340.00%
Shoplifting21.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

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
Shoplifting35.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.67100.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-80.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.56-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.670.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.7820.00%
Other theft33.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.670.00%
Public order11.670.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.780.00%
Other theft31.670.00%
Vehicle crime31.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
September 20233

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

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.

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August 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.

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August 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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.

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July 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20233
October 20233

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.

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June 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Marford Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. East Mount
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. St Thomas Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Parkinson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Walnut Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bury Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Granary Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Place Farm
    Total1
    Shoplifting1