WOODFIELD WAY, AL4 9RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 9RY

WOODFIELD WAY, AL4 9RY, St Albans has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.38 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9RY 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 9RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9RY, encompassing approximately 3847 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

AL4 9RY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Hughenden Road with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

WOODFIELD WAY, AL4 9RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.38600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Shoplifting20.78-71.43%
Burglary10.520.00%

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 behaviour85.2060.00%
Shoplifting72.08133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.860.00%
Shoplifting31.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.78100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-60.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.260.00%

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
Shoplifting64.42200.00%
Vehicle crime51.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-50.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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 behaviour62.08-40.00%
Shoplifting21.56-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.7266.67%
Shoplifting62.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In February 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 behaviour63.3850.00%
Shoplifting31.56200.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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 behaviour42.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Other crime10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.340.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.26-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-50.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.420.00%
Vehicle crime41.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.040.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
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 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 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
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
September 20234

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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 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
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hughenden Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Chandlers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Larches
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harness Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Briar Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Middlefield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1