PENSHURST CLOSE, AL5 3LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 3LP

PENSHURST CLOSE, AL5 3LP, St Albans has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.40 per 1,000 population. This AL5 3LP 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 3LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 3LP, encompassing approximately 2059 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 3LP Crime Hotspots

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

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

PENSHURST CLOSE, AL5 3LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.40-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.890.00%
Burglary12.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.490.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.490.00%

In April 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 offences10.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.460.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour31.940.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%

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 offences11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 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 20243
August 20246
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 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 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Pleasance
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Wood End Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wells Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thrales End Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Luton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1