HIGH FIRS CRESCENT, AL5 1NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 1NB

HIGH FIRS CRESCENT, AL5 1NB, St Albans has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.92 per 1,000 population. This AL5 1NB 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 1NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 1NB, encompassing approximately 2608 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 1NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheathampstead Road with total crimes: 1
  • High Firs Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Pipers Avenue with total crimes: 1

HIGH FIRS CRESCENT, AL5 1NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.92-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.380.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.68300.00%
Robbery11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-66.67%

In June 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 offences33.0750.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences22.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%

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
Burglary21.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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 behaviour21.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.30-60.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.380.00%

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 crime53.830.00%
Bicycle theft21.920.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-50.00%

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 offences21.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.380.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.530.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
June 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

MonthCount
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.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
September 20231

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.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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