OTTERTON CLOSE, AL5 3BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 3BE

OTTERTON CLOSE, AL5 3BE, St Albans has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.66 per 1,000 population. This AL5 3BE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL5 postcode area, which has experienced 126 crimes and a crime rate of 4.01 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL5 3BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 3BE, encompassing approximately 2253 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL5 3BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Rise with total crimes: 2
  • Roundwood Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Park Rise Close with total crimes: 1

OTTERTON CLOSE, AL5 3BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.66-33.33%
Burglary20.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.890.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.78200.00%
Vehicle crime11.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.660.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.55300.00%
Burglary11.78-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.89-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
August 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
August 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL5 3BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Roundwood Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Park Rise Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Falconers Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1