DOWNES ROAD, AL4 9NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 9NT

DOWNES ROAD, AL4 9NT, St Albans has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.74 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9NT 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 9NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9NT, encompassing approximately 2613 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

AL4 9NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dean'S Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Quantock Close with total crimes: 1

DOWNES ROAD, AL4 9NT 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.74175.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In July 2024, 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 behaviour53.83400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-75.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.0666.67%
Possession of weapons11.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15200.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In January 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 offences44.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-33.33%
Other theft10.770.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.83100.00%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.150.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
March 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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.

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August 20241

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

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July 20241
June 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233

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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dean'S Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Quantock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. The Ridgeway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Berries
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bishop'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Field Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Slimmons Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kingshill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Marshalswick Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Marten Gate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1