AL4 8XG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 8XG

AL4 8XG, St Albans has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.24 per 1,000 population. This AL4 8XG 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 8XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 8XG, encompassing approximately 1355 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

AL4 8XG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Liberty Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Chivenor Place with total crimes: 2

AL4 8XG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.24-15.38%
Vehicle crime48.1233.33%
Other theft32.9550.00%
Public order12.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.71-18.75%
Vehicle crime39.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.21-66.67%
Other theft21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-33.33%
Other crime11.480.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.14220.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.81500.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.4350.00%
Public order32.21200.00%
Burglary12.210.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.81-44.44%
Vehicle crime33.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.3350.00%
Other theft26.640.00%
Shoplifting11.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour919.19200.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.6420.00%
Burglary34.43200.00%
Other theft22.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Robbery11.480.00%
Public order10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.8166.67%
Shoplifting43.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.95-50.00%
Burglary12.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.28200.00%
Vehicle crime54.43400.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In January 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 offences58.1266.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.69-66.67%
Burglary21.48100.00%
Vehicle crime11.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour612.55200.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.43-40.00%
Other theft22.21100.00%
Vehicle crime21.48-60.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime510.33-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences53.69150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.69-80.00%
Other theft11.48-50.00%
Burglary10.74-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1022.880.00%
Vehicle crime97.380.00%
Burglary36.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.210.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20243
April 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202416
June 20245
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 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
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Liberty Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Chivenor Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. St Bart'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hill End Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bell View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Berkeley Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Brick Knoll Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. St Edmunds Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stanmore Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Linden Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1