WHEAT LEYS, AL4 9UE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 9UE

WHEAT LEYS, AL4 9UE, St Albans has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.35 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9UE 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 9UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9UE, encompassing approximately 2759 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL4 9UE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Falcon Way with total crimes: 3
  • Harrier End with total crimes: 2
  • Osprey Drive with total crimes: 2

WHEAT LEYS, AL4 9UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.3566.67%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.35150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-50.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.81-80.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-87.50%
Robbery10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.07300.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.9066.67%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.170.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.62300.00%
Vehicle crime41.45300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.450.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Falcon Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Harrier End
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Osprey Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Hughenden Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Briar Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Middlefield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1