HAWTHORN CLOSE, AL5 1HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 1HN

HAWTHORN CLOSE, AL5 1HN, St Albans has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.37 per 1,000 population. This AL5 1HN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL5 postcode area, which has experienced 126 crimes and a crime rate of 4.01 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL5 1HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 1HN, encompassing approximately 3655 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL5 1HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mons Close with total crimes: 3
  • Pipers Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Linwood Road with total crimes: 1

HAWTHORN CLOSE, AL5 1HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences31.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.190.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In June 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft11.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime114.651000.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.460.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-66.67%
Public order10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences31.640.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.37-60.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime52.740.00%
Bicycle theft21.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

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 crime20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.46100.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In August 2023, 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 crime31.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 202411
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20232
August 20233

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 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.

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231
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.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 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.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20231

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.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Mons Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pipers Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Linwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1