AL5 5FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 5FG

AL5 5FG, St Albans has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.32 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5FG 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 5FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5FG, encompassing approximately 2818 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL5 5FG area, explore the AL5 5FG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL5 5FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lea Business Park with total crimes: 4
  • Noke Shot with total crimes: 3
  • Willow Way with total crimes: 2

AL5 5FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour55.32-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences31.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.97-22.22%
Other theft22.48100.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.39-35.71%
Public order33.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.06-62.50%
Other theft11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.16180.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.9714.29%
Other theft12.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.5216.67%
Shoplifting72.48250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.48-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.4528.57%
Violence and sexual offences63.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.13100.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.2912.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.19-30.00%
Other theft42.48300.00%
Shoplifting31.42-40.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.9466.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.55100.00%
Shoplifting52.84400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.39-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.42100.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.5228.57%
Violence and sexual offences63.1950.00%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.48100.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.030.00%
Shoplifting22.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 202414
May 20245
April 20249
March 20247
February 202410
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 5FG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lea Business Park
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Noke Shot
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Willow Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Millstone Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. St Martins Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1