MEADWAY, AL5 1JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 1JQ

MEADWAY, AL5 1JQ, St Albans has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.62 per 1,000 population. This AL5 1JQ 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 1JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 1JQ, encompassing approximately 1145 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

AL5 1JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheathampstead Road with total crimes: 1
  • Pipers Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Paddock Wood with total crimes: 1

MEADWAY, AL5 1JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.870.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.62100.00%
Vehicle crime11.75-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.62-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%

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 crime58.730.00%
Bicycle theft24.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.870.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 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
January 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wheathampstead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Pipers Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Paddock Wood
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1