HOLLYBUSH LANE, AL5 4AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 4AR

HOLLYBUSH LANE, AL5 4AR, St Albans has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.09 per 1,000 population. This AL5 4AR 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 4AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 4AR, encompassing approximately 2463 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 4AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Highfield Oval with total crimes: 2
  • Ambrose Lane with total crimes: 1

HOLLYBUSH LANE, AL5 4AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.09600.00%
Other theft42.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.87-33.33%
Burglary12.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

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 theft99.34800.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.65100.00%
Shoplifting42.44-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.8740.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8450.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.22-50.00%
Other theft10.41-85.71%

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 theft76.90133.33%
Shoplifting52.84150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.22100.00%
Shoplifting20.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.06200.00%
Other theft31.2250.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%

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 theft22.84-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.47-28.57%
Vehicle crime22.03100.00%
Shoplifting20.81-50.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76.490.00%
Shoplifting42.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%

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 theft77.7116.67%
Shoplifting62.84500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.44200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.220.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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 theft63.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.44-75.00%
Shoplifting10.41-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99.340.00%
Shoplifting53.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.030.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
September 20232

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231
September 20235

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
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 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
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

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 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft4
  • 2. Highfield Oval
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ambrose Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lambourn Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1