SHERWOOD AVENUE, AL4 9PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 9PH

SHERWOOD AVENUE, AL4 9PH, St Albans has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.57 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9PH 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 9PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9PH, encompassing approximately 3112 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL4 9PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quantock Close with total crimes: 1
  • The Ridgeway with total crimes: 1
  • Kingshill Avenue with total crimes: 1

SHERWOOD AVENUE, AL4 9PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In August 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 behaviour42.57-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.290.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.93-50.00%

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 offences43.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime31.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.320.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.61-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In March 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 behaviour42.8933.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour30.9650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.64-33.33%

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 offences32.25-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.57300.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.29-50.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Quantock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. The Ridgeway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kingshill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hughenden Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Chandlers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Middlefield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1