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

Overview of Crime in AL5 2DN

ROTHAMSTED AVENUE, AL5 2DN, St Albans has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.77 per 1,000 population. This AL5 2DN 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 2DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 2DN, encompassing approximately 1252 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL5 2DN area, explore the AL5 2DN 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 (100.00% increase)

AL5 2DN 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

ROTHAMSTED AVENUE, AL5 2DN 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
Shoplifting1720.77112.50%
Violence and sexual offences313.58-25.00%
Public order22.40100.00%
Theft from the person11.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.57-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour56.39150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.990.00%
Bicycle theft13.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Robbery10.80-50.00%
Public order10.800.00%

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
Shoplifting2229.55266.67%
Violence and sexual offences417.57100.00%
Vehicle crime23.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.60-50.00%
Robbery21.600.00%
Theft from the person21.60100.00%
Drugs11.600.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.58-68.42%
Anti-social behaviour44.79-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.19100.00%
Other theft21.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.60-66.67%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1927.96216.67%
Anti-social behaviour515.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.990.00%
Vehicle crime22.400.00%
Other crime21.600.00%
Burglary21.60100.00%
Other theft11.60-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.58-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour54.7966.67%
Violence and sexual offences23.990.00%
Other theft21.60-33.33%
Burglary11.600.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1118.3737.50%
Other theft38.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.40200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.40-60.00%
Drugs11.600.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

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
Shoplifting814.38-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.39150.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.99-50.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1619.9777.78%
Anti-social behaviour212.78-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.19-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.400.00%
Theft from the person21.600.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1822.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour414.3833.33%
Violence and sexual offences23.19100.00%
Public order11.60-80.00%
Other theft10.80-80.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting620.770.00%
Other theft54.790.00%
Public order53.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.400.00%
Burglary21.600.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202422
June 20246
May 202419
April 20246
March 202411
February 20248
January 202416
December 20239
November 202318
October 20236

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 2DN 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