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

Overview of Crime in AL5 5BL

MILFORD HILL, AL5 5BL, St Albans has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.99 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5BL 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 5BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5BL, encompassing approximately 1674 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

AL5 5BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitings Close with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1
  • Salisbury Road with total crimes: 1

MILFORD HILL, AL5 5BL 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-80.00%

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 behaviour58.36150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.99300.00%
Public order22.390.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.600.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.58100.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

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 offences11.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%

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 offences23.58100.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-66.67%

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 behaviour64.18500.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.58-50.00%

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 theft23.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

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 offences55.380.00%
Robbery12.990.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

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 offences56.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.990.00%
Other theft11.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.600.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour66.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

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 behaviour34.78200.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.580.00%
Other theft11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 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 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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