AL5 4GJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 4GJ

AL5 4GJ, St Albans has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.83 per 1,000 population. This AL5 4GJ 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 4GJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 4GJ, encompassing approximately 2275 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 (-33.33% decrease)

AL5 4GJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11

AL5 4GJ 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
Shoplifting74.83600.00%
Other theft43.08-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.79250.00%
Other theft63.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.64100.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-83.33%
Shoplifting10.44-75.00%

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 theft910.55350.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.9620.00%
Shoplifting42.64-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences21.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

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
Shoplifting77.0340.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.08150.00%
Other theft22.20-71.43%
Burglary10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.440.00%

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 theft77.0340.00%
Shoplifting53.08150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

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 theft54.8366.67%
Shoplifting22.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-50.00%

In March 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 theft34.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.39-25.00%
Other theft31.32-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.320.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.15-28.57%
Burglary42.20100.00%
Shoplifting21.76-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.88-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

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 theft77.910.00%
Shoplifting43.08-33.33%
Burglary21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

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 theft78.790.00%
Shoplifting63.08500.00%
Burglary22.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 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 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft4