WALNUT CLOSE, AL5 4FP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 4FP

WALNUT CLOSE, AL5 4FP, St Albans has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.78 per 1,000 population. This AL5 4FP 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 4FP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 4FP, encompassing approximately 2814 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

AL5 4FP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Connaught Road with total crimes: 2
  • Barton Close with total crimes: 1
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

WALNUT CLOSE, AL5 4FP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences31.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.200.00%
Vehicle crime12.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.78100.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.13100.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime12.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.710.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences11.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order 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. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20243
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Connaught Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Barton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1