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

Overview of Crime in AL5 5BN

MILFORD HILL, AL5 5BN, St Albans has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.44 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5BN 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 5BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5BN, encompassing approximately 1745 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: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

AL5 5BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Whitings Close with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

MILFORD HILL, AL5 5BN 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 offences23.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-60.00%

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 behaviour58.0266.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.86300.00%
Public order22.290.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7250.00%
Other theft11.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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 behaviour33.4450.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.720.00%
Robbery11.150.00%

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 offences23.44100.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-71.43%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.58600.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.01-50.00%

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 theft23.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.15-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

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 offences55.16-16.67%
Robbery12.860.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.570.00%

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 behaviour66.88100.00%
Vehicle crime23.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.150.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

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 behaviour34.580.00%
Public order21.720.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
November 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 20242
August 20244
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
January 20243
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 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

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 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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