METRO CENTRE, AL4 9QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 9QT

METRO CENTRE, AL4 9QT, St Albans has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.07 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9QT 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 9QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9QT, encompassing approximately 951 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

AL4 9QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dymoke Green with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Dean'S Gardens with total crimes: 3

METRO CENTRE, AL4 9QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.0712.50%
Anti-social behaviour59.46150.00%
Vehicle crime45.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.200.00%
Other crime12.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences823.12300.00%
Burglary38.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.15-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.100.00%
Shoplifting22.100.00%
Other theft12.100.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-75.00%
Drugs11.050.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.66400.00%
Vehicle crime45.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.20-33.33%
Public order12.100.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting619.970.00%
Vehicle crime46.300.00%
Drugs34.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.20-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.5166.67%
Violence and sexual offences25.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.10-80.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson515.76400.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.1550.00%
Shoplifting23.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.100.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.15-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.100.00%
Other theft11.05-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour722.07250.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.36200.00%
Other theft36.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.150.00%
Burglary12.100.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.20-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.10-50.00%
Burglary12.100.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences411.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.200.00%
Robbery13.150.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20246
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dymoke Green
    Total5
    Vehicle crime4
    Other crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dean'S Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Berries
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bishop'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Slimmons Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Marten Gate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Chalkdell Fields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Potters Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1