WICK AVENUE, AL4 8PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 8PZ

WICK AVENUE, AL4 8PZ, St Albans has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.18 per 1,000 population. This AL4 8PZ 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 8PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 8PZ, encompassing approximately 2394 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL4 8PZ 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
  • Four Limes with total crimes: 1

WICK AVENUE, AL4 8PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.1866.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.0950.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In August 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 offences32.51-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0175.00%
Other theft32.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%

In June 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 offences43.3433.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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 offences32.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25100.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.84-50.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-80.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.09-20.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.59400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.090.00%
Other crime12.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.3466.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-75.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.0125.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

  • 1. Caesars Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wright Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Four Limes
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. St Helen'S Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Offas Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Nurseries Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harpenden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Maltings Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1