TOWNSEND LANE, AL5 2PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 2PW

TOWNSEND LANE, AL5 2PW, St Albans has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.50 per 1,000 population. This AL5 2PW 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 2PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 2PW, encompassing approximately 2240 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL5 2PW area, explore the AL5 2PW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-65.38% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

AL5 2PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Church Green Mews with total crimes: 7
  • High Street with total crimes: 6

TOWNSEND LANE, AL5 2PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.50-65.38%
Other theft74.02-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.12-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.79-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2622.31100.00%
Other theft811.60166.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.12300.00%
Theft from the person21.79100.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.05-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour75.8075.00%
Other theft33.12-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2420.08200.00%
Other theft810.7114.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.57-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.89-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.16-38.46%
Other theft73.5740.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.1225.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.2350.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.5044.44%
Other theft55.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.03-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.020.00%
Other theft31.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.34-33.33%
Burglary10.890.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1814.2838.46%
Other theft68.030.00%
Vehicle crime32.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.05-45.83%
Other theft65.80-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.68-33.33%
Theft from the person20.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2417.40300.00%
Other theft710.71-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour33.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34100.00%
Public order10.89-66.67%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft910.71-10.00%
Shoplifting64.02-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.68-40.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.89-83.33%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1820.530.00%
Other theft108.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.680.00%
Public order32.230.00%
Theft from the person21.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

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
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 181 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202426
June 202413
May 202424
April 20248
March 202413
February 20249
January 202418
December 202313
November 202324
October 20236
September 202318

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 8 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

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
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Other theft6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Church Green Mews
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. High Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. The Forresters
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bowers Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. St Andrew'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Bourne
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1