TIMBERS COURT, AL5 2QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 2QA

TIMBERS COURT, AL5 2QA, St Albans has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.57 per 1,000 population. This AL5 2QA 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 2QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 2QA, encompassing approximately 2513 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

AL5 2QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • The Forresters with total crimes: 2
  • St Andrew'S Avenue with total crimes: 1

TIMBERS COURT, AL5 2QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65.57-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-66.67%
Public order10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-75.00%

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 theft87.56700.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.18-14.29%
Shoplifting42.39-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences11.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.76600.00%
Shoplifting72.7840.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.78-66.67%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-85.71%

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 theft77.1640.00%
Shoplifting52.78150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.99200.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.9866.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Shoplifting20.80-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.57200.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.18-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.58-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.99100.00%
Shoplifting20.80-50.00%

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 theft65.57-14.29%
Shoplifting42.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77.160.00%
Shoplifting62.78500.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.39100.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74.38-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences12.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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 theft99.150.00%
Shoplifting53.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.990.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20241
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Other theft6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Forresters
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. St Andrew'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Bourne
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1