AL5 3LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 3LF

AL5 3LF, St Albans has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.58 per 1,000 population. This AL5 3LF 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 3LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 3LF, encompassing approximately 1963 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 3LF Crime Hotspots

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

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

AL5 3LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.5866.67%
Burglary22.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In July 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 behaviour32.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.53-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

In June 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 behaviour33.06200.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.530.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.07200.00%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.530.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.04-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20233
August 20233

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20235

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 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
September 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Vale Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Park Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Roundwood Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Wells Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Park Rise Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Falconers Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1