MARFORD ROAD, AL4 8NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 8NQ

MARFORD ROAD, AL4 8NQ, St Albans has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.59 per 1,000 population. This AL4 8NQ 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 8NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 8NQ, encompassing approximately 1431 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL4 8NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caesars Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wright Close with total crimes: 2
  • Tudor Road with total crimes: 1

MARFORD ROAD, AL4 8NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.59300.00%
Vehicle crime22.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime14.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.5925.00%
Other theft13.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.70-66.67%

In June 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 behaviour715.37250.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.890.00%
Other theft32.80200.00%
Burglary32.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.100.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%

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 offences44.89300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.80100.00%
Other theft11.400.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40100.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.49-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour12.80-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.78800.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.40-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour36.99-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.10200.00%
Other theft12.10-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.690.00%
Other theft24.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.400.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241

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 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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 8NQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Caesars Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wright Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Offas Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Nurseries Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Battleview
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1