BROAD FIELDS, AL5 2HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 2HJ

BROAD FIELDS, AL5 2HJ, St Albans has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population. This AL5 2HJ 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 2HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 2HJ, encompassing approximately 2138 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

AL5 2HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 18
  • Roundwood Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Orchard Avenue with total crimes: 1

BROAD FIELDS, AL5 2HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89.82700.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.74100.00%
Shoplifting42.81-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences21.870.00%
Drugs10.940.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.6140.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2750.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Other theft10.47-85.71%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78.8975.00%
Shoplifting53.27150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Shoplifting20.94-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.940.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40100.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.81-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.14-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.34200.00%
Shoplifting21.40-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.940.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.02-25.00%
Shoplifting42.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.87100.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.470.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft87.9533.33%
Shoplifting63.74500.00%
Other crime12.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.470.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.81-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-50.00%
Shoplifting10.47-80.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft910.76125.00%
Shoplifting54.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.40100.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.02400.00%
Other theft42.34-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.87-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft107.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 20239
August 20234
July 202310

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231
September 20235
August 20235
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
August 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total18
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Roundwood Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Orchard Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Old Rectory Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1