WORDSWORTH ROAD, AL5 4AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 4AE

WORDSWORTH ROAD, AL5 4AE, St Albans has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population. This AL5 4AE 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 4AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 4AE, encompassing approximately 2474 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL5 4AE area, explore the AL5 4AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 4AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Stonemason Close with total crimes: 1
  • Ambrose Lane with total crimes: 1

WORDSWORTH ROAD, AL5 4AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65.25-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.42100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-75.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99.29800.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.6420.00%
Shoplifting42.42-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.6640.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.83150.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.020.00%
Other theft10.40-85.71%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75.6640.00%
Shoplifting52.83150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.02100.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.4566.67%
Shoplifting22.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.6450.00%
Shoplifting21.21100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.02-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.81-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.23-37.50%
Shoplifting22.02-50.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft86.4714.29%
Shoplifting43.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.400.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77.2716.67%
Shoplifting62.83500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.42-83.33%
Shoplifting10.40-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft910.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.64500.00%
Shoplifting52.420.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.400.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.060.00%
Other theft32.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232
August 20231

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20241
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239
August 20233

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231
September 20235
August 20235

A total of 10 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
September 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236
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

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

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL5 4AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Other theft6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stonemason Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Ambrose Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Appleyard
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1