GROVE AVENUE, AL5 1EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 1EX

GROVE AVENUE, AL5 1EX, St Albans has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.70 per 1,000 population. This AL5 1EX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL5 postcode area, which has experienced 107 crimes and a crime rate of 3.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL5 1EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 1EX, encompassing approximately 3535 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL5 1EX area, explore the AL5 1EX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 1EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Firs Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Pipers Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Paddock Wood with total crimes: 1

GROVE AVENUE, AL5 1EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.70100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.39300.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13200.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary21.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In March 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 offences32.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Other theft10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.55-50.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.390.00%
Bicycle theft21.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.70300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.260.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
September 20231

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

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August 20241

A total of 1 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.

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July 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

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April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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February 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL5 1EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Firs Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Pipers Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Paddock Wood
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. St Michaels Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Churchfield
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sherwoods Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1