WILLOUGHBY ROAD, AL5 4PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 4PE

WILLOUGHBY ROAD, AL5 4PE, St Albans has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.50 per 1,000 population. This AL5 4PE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL5 postcode area, which has experienced 126 crimes and a crime rate of 4.01 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL5 4PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 4PE, encompassing approximately 2724 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 4PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millstone Way with total crimes: 2
  • Willow Way with total crimes: 2
  • Baulk Close with total crimes: 2

WILLOUGHBY ROAD, AL5 4PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.50-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.57-40.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.97-41.18%
Violence and sexual offences53.67-44.44%
Public order21.83100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.91466.67%
Violence and sexual offences96.240.00%
Public order13.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.97125.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.30-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.77-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences41.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.7160.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.94-11.11%
Other theft32.94200.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.34-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.830.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.3411.11%
Violence and sexual offences53.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.830.00%
Burglary21.100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.30150.00%
Other theft31.830.00%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Public order11.100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.1450.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.7750.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.20-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.670.00%
Public order11.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202410
June 202417
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 20249
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20249
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Millstone Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Willow Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Baulk Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Beeching Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Masefield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lea Business Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Stonemason Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Waterside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1