COOPERS MEWS, AL5 2JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 2JL

COOPERS MEWS, AL5 2JL, St Albans has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.66 per 1,000 population. This AL5 2JL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL5 postcode area, which has experienced 126 crimes and a crime rate of 4.01 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL5 2JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 2JL, encompassing approximately 1343 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL5 2JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harpenden (Station) with total crimes: 5
  • Hay Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Leyton Green with total crimes: 2

COOPERS MEWS, AL5 2JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.66133.33%
Bicycle theft35.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.23200.00%
Public order22.23100.00%
Theft from the person11.490.00%
Shoplifting10.74-50.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson313.400.00%
Other theft32.2350.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.2350.00%
Vehicle crime22.23100.00%
Shoplifting21.49100.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%
Robbery10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.190.00%
Other theft22.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.49100.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.74-50.00%
Shoplifting10.74-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting417.12300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2350.00%
Other crime22.23100.00%
Bicycle theft21.49100.00%
Public order21.49100.00%
Burglary21.49100.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.72-33.33%
Robbery11.490.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.74-50.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.1566.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.72-25.00%
Shoplifting22.23100.00%
Bicycle theft21.49100.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.93100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.98-50.00%
Other theft22.23100.00%
Bicycle theft11.49-50.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.6850.00%
Bicycle theft24.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-33.33%
Other theft11.490.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.230.00%
Shoplifting22.23-50.00%
Theft from the person11.49-50.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting414.15100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.98-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.98200.00%
Other theft32.23-25.00%
Theft from the person22.230.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Public order10.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.8966.67%
Other theft43.7233.33%
Public order32.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Shoplifting21.49100.00%
Other crime11.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-75.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.980.00%
Other theft32.230.00%
Shoplifting12.230.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
March 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Harpenden (Station)
    Total5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hay Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Leyton Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Furzedown Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Station Approach
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Vaughan Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Copper Beeches
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Aysgarth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1