AL5 1QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 1QB

AL5 1QB, St Albans has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.99 per 1,000 population. This AL5 1QB 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 1QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 1QB, encompassing approximately 3517 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL5 1QB area, explore the AL5 1QB 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)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 1QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • High Firs Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Pipers Avenue with total crimes: 1

AL5 1QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.990.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%

In August 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 crime21.99-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.69500.00%
Robbery31.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.85-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8550.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.550.00%
Other theft41.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-50.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.28-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.28-80.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.540.00%
Vehicle crime51.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.42400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42300.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

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
Burglary21.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-66.67%
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 offences32.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.84-33.33%
Drugs21.140.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences32.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.270.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-50.00%

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 behaviour41.99300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.14100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
November 20232
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.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

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 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
December 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 1QB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. High Firs Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Pipers Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. St Michaels Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Churchfield
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sherwoods Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1