HAZELMERE ROAD, AL4 9RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 9RR

HAZELMERE ROAD, AL4 9RR, St Albans has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.82 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9RR 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 9RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9RR, encompassing approximately 3524 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL4 9RR area, explore the AL4 9RR Area information page.
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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)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL4 9RR 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
  • The Ridgeway with total crimes: 1

HAZELMERE ROAD, AL4 9RR 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 offences64.82200.00%
Other theft41.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.13200.00%
Shoplifting20.85-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-88.89%
Burglary10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.9480.00%
Shoplifting72.5575.00%
Other theft61.99-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences21.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft116.2422.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.12400.00%
Shoplifting41.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft95.39125.00%
Shoplifting32.55-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-60.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.6750.00%
Vehicle crime51.70400.00%
Other theft41.42-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-71.43%
Other crime10.570.00%

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 theft95.96-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour72.55-30.00%
Shoplifting41.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft118.51-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.1225.00%
Shoplifting62.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.700.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft157.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.26100.00%
Shoplifting32.27200.00%
Robbery10.850.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft105.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.8433.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.130.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.28-75.00%

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 theft106.53-28.57%
Shoplifting42.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft147.38180.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.850.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%

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 theft54.54400.00%
Shoplifting41.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.85200.00%
Robbery10.850.00%

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 arson44.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

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 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 202410
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 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 202410
December 202310
November 202314
October 20235
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 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20233
September 20234

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 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

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

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

MonthCount
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL4 9RR 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. 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. Briar Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Middlefield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1