COMMON LANE, AL5 5BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 5BT

COMMON LANE, AL5 5BT, St Albans has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.29 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5BT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL5 postcode area, which has experienced 126 crimes and a crime rate of 4.01 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL5 5BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5BT, encompassing approximately 1517 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 5BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Batford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Roundfield Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Marquis Lane with total crimes: 1

COMMON LANE, AL5 5BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 arson43.29300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.95-50.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In June 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 offences24.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Robbery11.320.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.980.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.2925.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.9533.33%
Vehicle crime12.640.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.910.00%
Vehicle crime23.29100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.32100.00%
Robbery11.320.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.32-33.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Other theft11.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20235
August 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
August 20244
July 20241
January 20242
August 20232

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Batford Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Roundfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Marquis Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1