KINGSHILL AVENUE, AL4 9QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 9QB

KINGSHILL AVENUE, AL4 9QB, St Albans has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.91 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9QB 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 9QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9QB, encompassing approximately 2245 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

AL4 9QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

KINGSHILL AVENUE, AL4 9QB 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 Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.91500.00%
Other theft42.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.78-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Shoplifting20.89-71.43%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.03100.00%
Shoplifting73.5675.00%
Other theft63.12-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson32.67200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.340.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft119.3522.22%
Anti-social behaviour44.90300.00%
Shoplifting41.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-66.67%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99.80125.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.010.00%
Shoplifting31.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.34-50.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%

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
Shoplifting69.8050.00%
Vehicle crime42.67100.00%
Other theft41.78-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.78-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft910.24-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour74.010.00%
Shoplifting43.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-80.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1114.70-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.900.00%
Shoplifting63.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.230.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1511.5836.36%
Anti-social behaviour76.68250.00%
Shoplifting33.12200.00%
Robbery11.340.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft117.5710.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.90-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.89100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.45-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109.35-28.57%
Shoplifting44.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.89-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1411.58180.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.780.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Shoplifting20.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.68150.00%
Shoplifting42.2333.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Robbery10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.240.00%
Shoplifting31.340.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202411
June 20249
May 20244
April 20249
March 202411
February 202415
January 202411
December 202310
November 202314
October 20235
September 20232

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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
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 9QB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Marshal'S Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. The Ridgeway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kingshill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Marshalswick Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hughenden Road
    Total1
    Burglary1