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

Overview of Crime in AL5 2PY

TOWNSEND LANE, AL5 2PY, St Albans has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.19 per 1,000 population. This AL5 2PY 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 2PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 2PY, encompassing approximately 2325 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 2PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Church Green Mews with total crimes: 8

TOWNSEND LANE, AL5 2PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2414.19166.67%
Other theft410.32-42.86%
Theft from the person11.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-66.67%
Burglary10.430.00%

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
Shoplifting912.47-65.38%
Other theft73.87-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.01-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.29-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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
Shoplifting2621.07100.00%
Other theft811.18166.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.01300.00%
Theft from the person21.72100.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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
Shoplifting1311.61-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour75.5975.00%
Other theft33.01-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

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
Shoplifting2418.92200.00%
Other theft810.3214.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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
Shoplifting811.18-38.46%
Other theft73.4440.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0125.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.150.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%

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
Shoplifting1312.9044.44%
Other theft55.5966.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

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
Shoplifting97.74-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.870.00%
Other theft31.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

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
Shoplifting1813.7638.46%
Other theft67.74-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.58100.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.61-45.83%
Other theft75.590.00%
Theft from the person23.010.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-50.00%

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
Shoplifting2417.63300.00%
Other theft710.32-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.0166.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.15100.00%
Public order10.86-66.67%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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 theft911.18-10.00%
Shoplifting63.87-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.5850.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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
Shoplifting1817.630.00%
Other theft107.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.300.00%
Public order31.720.00%
Theft from the person21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
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 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft4
  • 3. Church Green Mews
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Longcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1