THE FIRS, AL5 5AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 5AD

THE FIRS, AL5 5AD, St Albans has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.22 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5AD 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 5AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5AD, encompassing approximately 2253 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL5 5AD area, explore the AL5 5AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 5AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Salisbury Road with total crimes: 1
  • Glemsford Drive with total crimes: 1

THE FIRS, AL5 5AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.440.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson42.66300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.78-87.50%
Burglary10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.21100.00%
Other theft23.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-66.67%
Robbery10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.780.00%
Public order11.330.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.550.00%
Other theft12.220.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.330.00%
Vehicle crime32.22200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.330.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.220.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20235

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
March 20245
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL5 5AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Glemsford Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1