DOUGLAS ROAD, AL5 2HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 2HW

DOUGLAS ROAD, AL5 2HW, St Albans has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.87 per 1,000 population. This AL5 2HW 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 2HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 2HW, encompassing approximately 2669 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 2HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Barns Dene with total crimes: 1
  • Longcroft Avenue with total crimes: 1

DOUGLAS ROAD, AL5 2HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.87600.00%
Other theft42.62-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.500.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.25-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97.87800.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.37100.00%
Shoplifting42.25-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences21.500.00%

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
Shoplifting74.1240.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.62200.00%
Other theft11.12-85.71%

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 theft77.49133.33%
Shoplifting52.62150.00%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.0050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12100.00%
Shoplifting20.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.37200.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.370.00%

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 theft22.25-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.87-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.87100.00%
Shoplifting21.50-50.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-50.00%

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 theft66.74-25.00%
Shoplifting42.25-33.33%
Burglary21.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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 theft86.7433.33%
Shoplifting63.00500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.25100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.370.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.250.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft4
  • 2. Barns Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Longcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1