SALISBURY ROAD, AL5 5AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 5AY

SALISBURY ROAD, AL5 5AY, St Albans has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.02 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5AY 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 5AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5AY, encompassing approximately 2787 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL5 5AY area, explore the AL5 5AY 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 (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

AL5 5AY 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

SALISBURY ROAD, AL5 5AY 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 behaviour65.02-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.59400.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-80.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.46-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences53.590.00%
Other theft11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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 behaviour137.18116.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.66-16.67%
Other theft11.790.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.61600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.51500.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.15-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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 behaviour115.0283.33%
Shoplifting13.95-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-83.33%

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 behaviour67.89-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.150.00%
Other theft32.15200.00%
Shoplifting31.08-40.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

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 behaviour109.3325.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.59-14.29%
Shoplifting52.15400.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.8740.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.51200.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

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 behaviour86.82-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.87-16.67%
Other theft21.79100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

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 behaviour127.8971.43%
Violence and sexual offences64.31200.00%
Vehicle crime22.15100.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

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 behaviour76.1075.00%
Public order22.510.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-33.33%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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 behaviour43.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.440.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 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 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202410
June 202413
May 20246
April 202411
March 20246
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 202312
October 20237
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 4.23 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 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
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 20242
August 20245
July 20241
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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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 5AY 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. Whitings Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Millstone Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1