PITSTONE CLOSE, AL4 9JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 9JS

PITSTONE CLOSE, AL4 9JS, St Albans has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.39 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9JS 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 9JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9JS, encompassing approximately 2067 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL4 9JS area, explore the AL4 9JS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL4 9JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Twyford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Aldbury Close with total crimes: 1
  • Berkley Close with total crimes: 1

PITSTONE CLOSE, AL4 9JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.390.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.97-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.93-60.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.42200.00%
Drugs11.450.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting73.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.45100.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.97-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-33.33%
Other theft10.970.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.39-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting41.930.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 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

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Twyford Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Aldbury Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Berkley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Quantock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1