WAVENEY ROAD, AL5 4QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 4QY

WAVENEY ROAD, AL5 4QY, St Albans has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.13 per 1,000 population. This AL5 4QY 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 4QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 4QY, encompassing approximately 3119 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL5 4QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Batford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Millstone Way with total crimes: 2
  • Willow Way with total crimes: 2

WAVENEY ROAD, AL5 4QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.13-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.92300.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-83.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.09-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences63.2120.00%
Other theft11.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.05250.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.490.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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
Shoplifting76.73600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.24400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.60-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour93.8580.00%
Shoplifting12.89-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.92-54.55%
Other theft31.600.00%
Other crime30.960.00%
Shoplifting30.96-40.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.0583.33%
Shoplifting53.53400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In January 2024, 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 behaviour65.13-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.92-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.73-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences52.5625.00%
Vehicle crime31.60200.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.1328.57%
Violence and sexual offences42.89100.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.4575.00%
Public order22.240.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.890.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 202414
May 20244
April 20249
March 20245
February 202411
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 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

A total of 4 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
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Batford Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Millstone Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Willow Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Pickford Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Roundfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Lea Business Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Waveney Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Waterside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Carisbrooke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1