WESTFIELD ROAD, AL5 4HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 4HR

WESTFIELD ROAD, AL5 4HR, St Albans has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.80 per 1,000 population. This AL5 4HR 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 4HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 4HR, encompassing approximately 2223 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 4HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highfield Oval with total crimes: 2
  • Masefield Road with total crimes: 1
  • Ambrose Lane with total crimes: 1

WESTFIELD ROAD, AL5 4HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.35-60.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.5025.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.25100.00%
Public order11.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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 theft34.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.80-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.25100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

In December 2023, 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 theft32.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.1550.00%
Burglary21.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour22.25-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.90-75.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
December 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Highfield Oval
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Masefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ambrose Lane
    Total1
    Public order1