BATFORD ROAD, AL5 5AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 5AS

BATFORD ROAD, AL5 5AS, St Albans has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.35 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5AS 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 5AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5AS, encompassing approximately 2528 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

AL5 5AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lea Business Park with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Whitings Close with total crimes: 2

BATFORD ROAD, AL5 5AS 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 behaviour64.35-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences22.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-66.67%
Public order10.79-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.51-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.77200.00%
Public order22.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-83.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.51-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.1620.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.370.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.91140.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.750.00%
Other theft11.980.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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
Shoplifting78.31600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.77400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.98-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson21.980.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.5483.33%
Shoplifting14.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.31-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.37-16.67%
Other theft31.98200.00%
Shoplifting31.19-40.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.1014.29%
Violence and sexual offences63.16-14.29%
Shoplifting52.37400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.98-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.7740.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.77200.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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 behaviour76.33-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences52.7725.00%
Burglary11.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.9183.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.35100.00%
Vehicle crime21.58100.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.930.00%
Public order22.370.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412
May 20245
April 202411
March 20246
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Lea Business Park
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Whitings Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1