ARDENS WAY, AL4 9UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 9UL

ARDENS WAY, AL4 9UL, St Albans has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9UL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL4 postcode area, which has experienced 125 crimes and a crime rate of 4.46 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL4 9UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9UL, encompassing approximately 3188 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL4 9UL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newgate Close with total crimes: 7
  • Kestrel Way with total crimes: 3
  • Wheatleys with total crimes: 1

ARDENS WAY, AL4 9UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.25-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.96450.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.45500.00%
Robbery11.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.25-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.250.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.94100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.20-50.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.14200.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.88-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.94100.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202411
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Newgate Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kestrel Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wheatleys
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Chandlers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ripon Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1