ROTHAMSTED AVENUE, AL5 2BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 2BY

ROTHAMSTED AVENUE, AL5 2BY, St Albans has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.18 per 1,000 population. This AL5 2BY 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 2BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 2BY, encompassing approximately 1747 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL5 2BY area, explore the AL5 2BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

AL5 2BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Church Green Mews with total crimes: 8

ROTHAMSTED AVENUE, AL5 2BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2525.18150.00%
Violence and sexual offences514.31-16.67%
Other theft42.86-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.29-50.00%
Public order31.72200.00%
Theft from the person21.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1021.18-64.29%
Other theft75.72-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences64.0120.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.43-25.00%
Bicycle theft33.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.72200.00%
Robbery11.72-50.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2833.77100.00%
Other theft916.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.58150.00%
Vehicle crime22.860.00%
Robbery21.140.00%
Theft from the person21.14100.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1418.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.0133.33%
Other theft34.58-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences21.72100.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.57-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2831.48211.11%
Other theft816.0214.29%
Anti-social behaviour64.5820.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.430.00%
Burglary32.2950.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Other crime21.14100.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.02-35.71%
Other theft75.1540.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.01-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences32.86-50.00%
Burglary21.720.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1422.8940.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.01133.33%
Violence and sexual offences64.01-14.29%
Other theft53.430.00%
Vehicle crime32.8650.00%
Drugs11.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.60-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences75.72133.33%
Other theft54.01-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.72100.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1820.0320.00%
Other theft610.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1517.74-46.43%
Other theft68.58-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.43-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.72-50.00%
Burglary21.14100.00%
Theft from the person21.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2828.04250.00%
Other theft816.02-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences44.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.29-20.00%
Drugs12.290.00%
Public order10.57-80.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1121.75-15.38%
Shoplifting86.30-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour54.58-44.44%
Public order52.8666.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Burglary21.14100.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1931.480.00%
Other theft1310.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.150.00%
Public order33.430.00%
Theft from the person21.720.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 226 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202410
July 202428
June 202414
May 202428
April 20249
March 202414
February 202410
January 202418
December 202315
November 202328
October 20238
September 202319

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20249
June 20243
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL5 2BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft4
  • 3. Church Green Mews
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vaughan Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Leyton Green
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Longcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1