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

Overview of Crime in AL5 5AU

BATFORD ROAD, AL5 5AU, St Albans has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.14 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5AU 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 5AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5AU, encompassing approximately 2331 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

AL5 5AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1
  • Salisbury Road with total crimes: 1

BATFORD ROAD, AL5 5AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-75.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.290.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Robbery10.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.14100.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.570.00%
Vehicle crime11.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.57-60.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.8666.67%
Robbery12.140.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.72200.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In December 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.58500.00%
Vehicle crime22.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.860.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
January 20242

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20244
January 20242
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 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
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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 5AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Glemsford Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1