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

Overview of Crime in AL5 2DQ

AMENBURY LANE, AL5 2DQ, St Albans has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.72 per 1,000 population. This AL5 2DQ 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 2DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 2DQ, encompassing approximately 1022 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 2DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Green Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Leyton Green with total crimes: 2

AMENBURY LANE, AL5 2DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting512.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.89-25.00%
Public order22.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting512.72-64.29%
Violence and sexual offences44.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.91100.00%
Other theft11.960.00%
Robbery10.980.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1420.54600.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.700.00%
Drugs12.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.89-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.96-66.67%
Other theft10.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.830.00%
Vehicle crime22.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Other crime21.960.00%
Burglary11.960.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49.78-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.910.00%
Burglary12.930.00%
Other theft10.98-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.980.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.72133.33%
Other theft26.850.00%
Drugs11.960.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.85-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences22.930.00%
Bicycle theft11.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.96-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.91-33.33%
Theft from the person21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.8050.00%
Shoplifting32.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.930.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting311.74-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.93-50.00%
Public order21.960.00%
Burglary21.960.00%
Other crime11.960.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.98-80.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting917.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20232

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202414
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
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 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
December 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Green Mews
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Leyton Green
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Longcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1