FINLEY ROAD, AL5 5BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 5BW

FINLEY ROAD, AL5 5BW, St Albans has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.53 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5BW 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 5BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5BW, encompassing approximately 1984 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL5 5BW area, explore the AL5 5BW Area information page.
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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 (-66.67% decrease)

AL5 5BW 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

FINLEY ROAD, AL5 5BW 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 offences23.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-66.67%
Public order11.01-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.02300.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-66.67%

In July 2024, 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 behaviour45.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.02-40.00%
Other theft11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.520.00%
Other theft12.020.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.57600.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.53400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.52-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.05900.00%
Shoplifting15.04-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.05-33.33%
Shoplifting32.02-40.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.56-14.29%
Shoplifting53.02400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.06600.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-83.33%
Other theft10.500.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.5650.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.02150.00%
Vehicle crime22.52100.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.05300.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-33.33%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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 offences33.020.00%
Other theft11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

Crime by Type

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 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 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 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 202410
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 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 2 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
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 5BW 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. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1