SUN LANE, AL5 4EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 4EY

SUN LANE, AL5 4EY, St Albans has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.37 per 1,000 population. This AL5 4EY 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 4EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 4EY, encompassing approximately 2236 residents.

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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 (-42.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

AL5 4EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Masefield Road with total crimes: 1

SUN LANE, AL5 4EY 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
Shoplifting75.37600.00%
Other theft43.13-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences11.79-75.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76.71-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences43.13100.00%
Burglary11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-75.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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 theft910.28800.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.0220.00%
Shoplifting42.68-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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
Shoplifting75.8140.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.13150.00%
Other theft12.24-85.71%

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 theft78.4940.00%
Shoplifting53.13150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.24300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.9266.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.24100.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.450.00%

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 theft33.5850.00%
Shoplifting21.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.13-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.26-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.89-50.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

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 theft77.150.00%
Shoplifting43.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

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 theft78.4916.67%
Shoplifting63.13500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.68200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-80.00%
Shoplifting10.45-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-66.67%

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 theft912.970.00%
Shoplifting54.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.340.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 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 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232

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 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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 4EY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft4
  • 2. Masefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1