MALBEC CLOSE, AL5 4FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 4FF

MALBEC CLOSE, AL5 4FF, St Albans has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.71 per 1,000 population. This AL5 4FF 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 4FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 4FF, encompassing approximately 2424 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 4FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elliswick Road with total crimes: 4
  • Masefield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Stonemason Close with total crimes: 1

MALBEC CLOSE, AL5 4FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.71500.00%
Burglary12.470.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.47-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.30400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In April 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 behaviour21.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.470.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.540.00%
Burglary31.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.65100.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour32.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Elliswick Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Masefield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stonemason Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. The Appleyard
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Grant Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1