LONGCROFT AVENUE, AL5 2QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 2QZ

LONGCROFT AVENUE, AL5 2QZ, St Albans has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.45 per 1,000 population. This AL5 2QZ 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 2QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 2QZ, encompassing approximately 1767 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL5 2QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Church Green Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Hartwell Gardens with total crimes: 1

LONGCROFT AVENUE, AL5 2QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.45100.00%
Other theft46.79-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.26100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft710.18-12.50%
Shoplifting63.96-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences23.39-33.33%
Robbery11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

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
Shoplifting1820.37100.00%
Other theft810.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.390.00%
Drugs11.700.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.49-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour35.090.00%
Other theft21.70-71.43%
Burglary11.130.00%

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
Shoplifting1316.41116.67%
Other theft77.3640.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.18-33.33%
Other theft53.3925.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.26100.00%
Burglary11.130.00%

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
Shoplifting910.18125.00%
Other theft45.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.96-60.00%
Other theft22.26-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.13-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1010.7525.00%
Other theft55.66-16.67%
Vehicle crime22.83100.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

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
Shoplifting811.88-11.11%
Other theft64.53-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.390.00%
Theft from the person21.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.570.00%

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
Shoplifting911.88125.00%
Other theft85.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.530.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.570.00%

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 theft68.49-33.33%
Shoplifting43.39-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour22.26-33.33%
Burglary21.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.13-75.00%

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
Shoplifting1419.240.00%
Other theft97.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.260.00%
Public order21.700.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 202418
June 20249
May 202413
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 202410
December 20238
November 20239
October 20234
September 202314

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
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
October 20232

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
November 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft4
  • 2. Church Green Mews
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hartwell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Barns Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Longcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1