LOWER LUTON ROAD, AL5 5AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 5AJ

LOWER LUTON ROAD, AL5 5AJ, St Albans has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.41 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5AJ 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 5AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5AJ, encompassing approximately 2946 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 5AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lea Business Park with total crimes: 4
  • Willow Way with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

LOWER LUTON ROAD, AL5 5AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour64.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.04150.00%
Other theft21.70100.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.13-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences73.0540.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.380.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

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 behaviour137.47225.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.41-28.57%
Other theft11.700.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.81600.00%
Shoplifting72.38600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.38-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.4166.67%
Shoplifting13.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.47-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.040.00%
Other theft32.04200.00%
Shoplifting31.02-40.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In February 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 behaviour108.8225.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.3950.00%
Shoplifting52.04400.00%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36200.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

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 behaviour86.45-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.71-16.67%
Other theft21.70100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.07100.00%
Vehicle crime22.04100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.7750.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.040.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.360.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 202413
May 20244
April 202410
March 20246
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 202312
October 20236
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20241
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 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
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lea Business Park
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Willow Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Millstone Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Barton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1