BROOM LEYS, AL4 9UR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL4 9UR

BROOM LEYS, AL4 9UR, St Albans has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.06 per 1,000 population. This AL4 9UR 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 9UR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL4 9UR, encompassing approximately 2970 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL4 9UR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newgate Close with total crimes: 6
  • Falcon Way with total crimes: 3
  • Harrier End with total crimes: 2

BROOM LEYS, AL4 9UR 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0640.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3620.00%
Vehicle crime32.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-75.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.3925.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.68-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson41.68300.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.40333.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.35-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.01-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.02400.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%

In April 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 offences42.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.0250.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

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 offences63.37100.00%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202413
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 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

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Newgate Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
  • 2. Falcon Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Harrier End
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Osprey Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Chandlers Road
    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