HALES MEADOW, AL5 4JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 4JB

HALES MEADOW, AL5 4JB, St Albans has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.80 per 1,000 population. This AL5 4JB 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 4JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 4JB, encompassing approximately 2448 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL5 4JB area, explore the AL5 4JB 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 4JB 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

HALES MEADOW, AL5 4JB 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
Shoplifting199.80375.00%
Other theft47.76-33.33%
Theft from the person11.630.00%

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 theft69.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.45-42.86%
Shoplifting41.63-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.230.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%

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
Shoplifting1215.119.09%
Other theft94.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.68-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.86200.00%
Theft from the person21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%

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
Shoplifting1110.62-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour84.49100.00%
Other theft33.27-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%

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
Shoplifting1612.66300.00%
Other theft86.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

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 theft66.94100.00%
Shoplifting42.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.63-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-33.33%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

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
Shoplifting67.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.450.00%
Other theft31.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.23-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.76-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.45300.00%
Burglary31.6350.00%
Other theft31.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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
Shoplifting109.3911.11%
Other theft64.08-14.29%
Burglary22.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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
Shoplifting99.80-57.14%
Other theft73.680.00%
Burglary32.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-50.00%

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
Shoplifting2114.70600.00%
Other theft78.58-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.63100.00%
Public order10.82-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft98.58-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.68-20.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Shoplifting31.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.23-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%

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 theft1014.290.00%
Shoplifting94.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.680.00%
Public order32.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Theft from the person21.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

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 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 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 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 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 20244
April 20243
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
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 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 4JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft4