ST ANDREWS AVENUE, AL5 2RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 2RA

ST ANDREWS AVENUE, AL5 2RA, St Albans has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.76 per 1,000 population. This AL5 2RA 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 2RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 2RA, encompassing approximately 1417 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL5 2RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Green Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Hartwell Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Barns Dene with total crimes: 1

ST ANDREWS AVENUE, AL5 2RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.41100.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.35-64.29%
Other theft13.530.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.99600.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.880.00%
Drugs11.410.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.230.00%
Shoplifting21.41-75.00%
Other theft11.410.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.47300.00%
Shoplifting42.82-42.86%
Other theft22.820.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.710.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.47133.33%
Other theft24.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.82-62.50%
Vehicle crime12.12-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.47100.00%
Vehicle crime25.640.00%
Bicycle theft11.410.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.820.00%
Theft from the person21.410.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.12100.00%
Other crime11.410.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.64-66.67%
Burglary22.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.41-66.67%
Other crime10.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-75.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.820.00%
Bicycle theft12.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202414
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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

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 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242

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 2 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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