KIRKWICK AVENUE, AL5 2QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 2QX

KIRKWICK AVENUE, AL5 2QX, St Albans has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.52 per 1,000 population. This AL5 2QX 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 2QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 2QX, encompassing approximately 1549 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

AL5 2QX 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

KIRKWICK AVENUE, AL5 2QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2424.52166.67%
Violence and sexual offences415.49-20.00%
Other theft42.58-42.86%
Public order22.58100.00%
Theft from the person11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

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
Shoplifting920.00-65.38%
Other theft75.81-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences54.5225.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.23-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.23100.00%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Robbery10.65-50.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2634.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour816.7833.33%
Other theft85.16166.67%
Violence and sexual offences45.16300.00%
Robbery22.580.00%
Theft from the person21.29100.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1316.78-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour68.390.00%
Other theft33.87-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.94-66.67%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

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
Shoplifting2430.33200.00%
Other theft815.4960.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.29-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.84-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour65.1650.00%
Other theft53.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.230.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

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
Shoplifting1318.0744.44%
Other theft58.3966.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.58-60.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.91-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.81150.00%
Other theft33.23-50.00%
Burglary11.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1821.3038.46%
Other theft611.620.00%
Vehicle crime23.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

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
Shoplifting1316.78-45.83%
Other theft68.39-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.87-50.00%
Theft from the person21.290.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2427.10300.00%
Other theft815.49-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour45.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.58200.00%
Public order11.94-80.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

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 theft918.71-10.00%
Shoplifting65.81-66.67%
Public order53.8766.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.230.00%
Burglary22.580.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-80.00%

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
Shoplifting1827.750.00%
Other theft1011.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.230.00%
Public order32.580.00%
Theft from the person21.940.00%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

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 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 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 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 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
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL5 2QX 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Leyton Green
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barns Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Longcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1