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

Overview of Crime in AL4 9PQ

SHERWOOD AVENUE, AL4 9PQ, St Albans has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.52 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9PQ 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 9PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9PQ, encompassing approximately 3121 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)

AL4 9PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Quantock Close with total crimes: 1
  • The Ridgeway with total crimes: 1

SHERWOOD AVENUE, AL4 9PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.920.00%
Shoplifting10.96-83.33%
Burglary10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.7733.33%
Shoplifting62.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.92100.00%
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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.520.00%
Shoplifting31.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.2050.00%
Shoplifting30.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-50.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.81200.00%
Vehicle crime41.92300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.280.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.20-14.29%
Shoplifting21.92-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.4575.00%
Shoplifting62.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.560.00%
Shoplifting31.28200.00%
Robbery10.960.00%

In January 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 behaviour42.56300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-33.33%
Other crime10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.32-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.880.00%
Shoplifting30.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.5250.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.96200.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.64-75.00%

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
Shoplifting42.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-33.33%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

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 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
May 20241
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 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
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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 3 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
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Quantock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. The Ridgeway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kingshill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hughenden Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 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