MILFORD HILL, AL5 5BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 5BJ

MILFORD HILL, AL5 5BJ, St Albans has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.69 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5BJ 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 5BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5BJ, encompassing approximately 1492 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

AL5 5BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Noke Shot with total crimes: 3
  • Whitings Close with total crimes: 2
  • Salisbury Road with total crimes: 1

MILFORD HILL, AL5 5BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.69-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.01-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.7166.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.350.00%
Public order22.68100.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.69200.00%
Public order12.010.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%

In May 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 offences22.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.69500.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.02-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.690.00%
Vehicle crime13.350.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.350.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.67-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.7166.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.35200.00%
Other theft22.01100.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.030.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20241

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 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
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Noke Shot
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Whitings Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1