TOWNSEND ROAD, AL5 4HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 4HY

TOWNSEND ROAD, AL5 4HY, St Albans has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population. This AL5 4HY 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 4HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 4HY, encompassing approximately 2535 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL5 4HY area, explore the AL5 4HY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (375.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 4HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Lambourn Gardens with total crimes: 1

TOWNSEND ROAD, AL5 4HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting199.86375.00%
Other theft47.49-33.33%
Theft from the person11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.37-42.86%
Shoplifting41.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1213.809.09%
Other theft94.73350.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.55-12.50%
Theft from the person22.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79100.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.47-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour84.34166.67%
Other theft23.16-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.390.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.83300.00%
Other theft86.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.10100.00%
Shoplifting42.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.58-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-33.33%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.370.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.92-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.370.00%
Other theft31.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.8911.11%
Other theft63.94-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson12.37-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.68-57.14%
Other theft73.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.760.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2114.20600.00%
Other theft78.28-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.7633.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.580.00%
Public order10.79-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97.49-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.55-40.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Shoplifting31.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.18-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1013.410.00%
Shoplifting93.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.550.00%
Public order31.970.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Theft from the person21.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20244
July 202412
June 202411
May 202416
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 202410
December 20239
November 202321
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20242
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft4
  • 3. Lambourn Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1