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

Overview of Crime in AL5 2QS

TOWNSEND LANE, AL5 2QS, St Albans has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population. This AL5 2QS 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 2QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 2QS, encompassing approximately 2083 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 2QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Hartwell Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Barns Dene with total crimes: 1

TOWNSEND LANE, AL5 2QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.72600.00%
Other theft43.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65.28-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-75.00%

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 theft810.08700.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.84100.00%
Shoplifting42.88-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences21.920.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.7640.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.3650.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Other theft10.48-85.71%

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 theft78.1675.00%
Shoplifting53.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.3233.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.920.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Shoplifting20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.40-33.33%
Other theft20.96-60.00%
Shoplifting10.96-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.28-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.40200.00%
Shoplifting21.44-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.960.00%

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 theft67.20-25.00%
Shoplifting42.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.92100.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft88.1633.33%
Shoplifting63.84500.00%
Other crime12.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.480.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.88-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.96-50.00%
Shoplifting10.48-80.00%

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 theft911.040.00%
Shoplifting54.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.440.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft4
  • 2. Hartwell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Barns Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Longcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1