AMENBURY LANE, AL5 2DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 2DG

AMENBURY LANE, AL5 2DG, St Albans has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.66 per 1,000 population. This AL5 2DG 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 2DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 2DG, encompassing approximately 975 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 2DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 13
  • Church Green Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

AMENBURY LANE, AL5 2DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1726.66112.50%
Violence and sexual offences317.43-25.00%
Public order23.080.00%
Theft from the person12.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting818.46-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences48.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.10100.00%
Bicycle theft12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Robbery11.03-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2235.89340.00%
Violence and sexual offences422.56300.00%
Robbery24.100.00%
Theft from the person22.05100.00%
Drugs12.050.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting513.33-73.68%
Anti-social behaviour25.13-60.00%
Other theft22.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-66.67%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Burglary11.03-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1934.87216.67%
Anti-social behaviour519.4925.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.130.00%
Vehicle crime23.080.00%
Other crime22.050.00%
Burglary22.05100.00%
Other theft12.050.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting615.38-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.100.00%
Burglary12.050.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Other theft11.03-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1018.4625.00%
Other theft310.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.08-60.00%
Drugs12.050.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.43-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.20150.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.130.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1624.6177.78%
Violence and sexual offences216.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting917.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.23-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.05100.00%
Theft from the person22.050.00%
Burglary12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1825.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour318.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.080.00%
Public order11.03-80.00%
Other theft11.03-75.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting625.64-53.85%
Public order56.15400.00%
Other theft45.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.10-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson23.080.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Other crime12.050.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.03-80.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1330.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour713.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.180.00%
Other theft35.130.00%
Public order13.080.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 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 20242
July 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202422
June 20245
May 202419
April 20246
March 202410
February 20248
January 202416
December 20239
November 202318
October 20236
September 202313

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

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

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

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 3 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
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Church Green Mews
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Leyton Green
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Longcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1