HARLEY COURT, AL4 9HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 9HS

HARLEY COURT, AL4 9HS, St Albans has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.98 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9HS 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 9HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9HS, encompassing approximately 2148 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL4 9HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newgate Close with total crimes: 6
  • Twyford Road with total crimes: 4
  • The Larches with total crimes: 1

HARLEY COURT, AL4 9HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.9825.00%
Shoplifting32.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.40200.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.19-63.64%
Vehicle crime11.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.24450.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.12133.33%
Other theft13.260.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In June 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 offences32.79-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.26150.00%
Vehicle crime12.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.860.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In March 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 behaviour10.930.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.1950.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.40100.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.190.00%
Shoplifting21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-66.67%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.33-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.580.00%
Shoplifting23.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.86-50.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.190.00%
Shoplifting21.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20247
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
September 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202411
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL4 9HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newgate Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
  • 2. Twyford Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. The Larches
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harness Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Briar Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Westfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ripon Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1