AL5 3EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 3EF

AL5 3EF, St Albans has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.45 per 1,000 population. This AL5 3EF 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 3EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 3EF, encompassing approximately 2453 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL5 3EF area, explore the AL5 3EF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 3EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Pleasance with total crimes: 1
  • Kinsbourne Close with total crimes: 1
  • Wood End Hill with total crimes: 1

AL5 3EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.45-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary31.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.26200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.22200.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Pleasance
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Kinsbourne Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wood End Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Wells Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1