CROSS WAY, AL5 4QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 4QU

CROSS WAY, AL5 4QU, St Albans has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.99 per 1,000 population. This AL5 4QU 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 4QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 4QU, encompassing approximately 3007 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 4QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millstone Way with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1
  • Lea Business Park with total crimes: 1

CROSS WAY, AL5 4QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.99-57.14%
Other theft21.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-80.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.65-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences52.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.98333.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.320.00%
Other theft11.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.32600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.33400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.66-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.6660.00%
Shoplifting12.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.66-44.44%
Other crime31.660.00%
Shoplifting31.00-40.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.98125.00%
Shoplifting52.99400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Robbery10.330.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.99-42.86%
Burglary31.33200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.33150.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.6616.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.33100.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.66500.00%
Shoplifting21.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences21.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.990.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 202413
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
October 20232
August 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Millstone Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Lea Business Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Waveney Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Waterside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Carisbrooke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1