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

Overview of Crime in AL5 2QR

TOWNSEND LANE, AL5 2QR, St Albans has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.86 per 1,000 population. This AL5 2QR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL5 postcode area, which has experienced 158 crimes and a crime rate of 5.03 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL5 2QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 2QR, encompassing approximately 2135 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

AL5 2QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 18
  • Church Green Mews with total crimes: 16
  • Orchard Avenue with total crimes: 1

TOWNSEND LANE, AL5 2QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1816.86100.00%
Other theft88.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.7550.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.810.00%
Drugs11.400.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.49-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour44.21100.00%
Other theft21.87-71.43%
Burglary10.940.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.18116.67%
Other theft76.0916.67%
Vehicle crime23.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.4950.00%
Shoplifting62.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.94100.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.43125.00%
Other theft44.21100.00%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.470.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.75-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.87-33.33%
Other theft20.94-60.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.3725.00%
Other theft54.68-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.34200.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.83-11.11%
Other theft63.75-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.810.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.470.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.83125.00%
Other theft84.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.750.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.470.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.02-33.33%
Shoplifting42.81-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.87-60.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-80.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.807.69%
Other theft96.56125.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.21150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.34400.00%
Public order22.34100.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.7185.71%
Other theft46.09-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences21.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99.830.00%
Shoplifting74.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 20249
May 202413
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 202410
December 20238
November 20239
October 20234
September 202314
August 202313
July 20237

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 20239
August 20234
July 20239

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total18
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Church Green Mews
    Total16
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Orchard Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Old Rectory Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1