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

Overview of Crime in AL4 9PL

SHERWOOD AVENUE, AL4 9PL, St Albans has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.67 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9PL 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 9PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9PL, encompassing approximately 3271 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL4 9PL 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

SHERWOOD AVENUE, AL4 9PL 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.67300.00%
Shoplifting31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.14-33.33%
Other crime11.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.060.00%
Other theft11.830.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

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 offences42.45300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting73.670.00%
Vehicle crime32.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.53-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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 behaviour42.7533.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting31.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.45-40.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences53.670.00%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%
Shoplifting20.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting42.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.060.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

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 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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
January 20241
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
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 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 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
October 20231
September 20231

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 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 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL4 9PL 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
  • 5. The Ridgeway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Chandlers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Middlefield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1