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 35 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.89 per 1,000 population. This AL5 2DG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL5 postcode area, which has experienced 158 crimes and a crime rate of 5.03 per 1,000 population (July 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (340.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 2DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Green Mews with total crimes: 16
  • High Street with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

AMENBURY LANE, AL5 2DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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
Shoplifting1330.77-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour713.33600.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.180.00%
Other theft35.130.00%
Public order13.08-50.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1428.727.69%
Violence and sexual offences514.3666.67%
Bicycle theft35.130.00%
Public order23.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-75.00%
Burglary11.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1332.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.330.00%
Bicycle theft34.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.080.00%
Other theft23.080.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Public order22.050.00%
Drugs12.050.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Robbery11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 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
July 20231

A total of 12 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
July 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

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
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237
August 20231
July 20234

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
July 20242
March 20241
July 20231

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 20245
May 202419
April 20246
March 202410
February 20248
January 202416
December 20239
November 202318
October 20236
September 202313
August 202314
July 202313

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232
September 20231

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20232

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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
August 20233
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Church Green Mews
    Total16
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. High Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Orchard Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Hay Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Leyton Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1