PICKFORD HILL, AL5 5HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 5HF

PICKFORD HILL, AL5 5HF, St Albans has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.44 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5HF 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 5HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5HF, encompassing approximately 2284 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL5 5HF area, explore the AL5 5HF 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 (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

AL5 5HF 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

PICKFORD HILL, AL5 5HF 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.44-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.75-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.38400.00%
Public order22.19100.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.00-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences24.38-50.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.25-33.33%
Other theft11.750.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.51600.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.63-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.630.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.0066.67%
Violence and sexual offences34.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.31100.00%
Shoplifting10.88-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.5112.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.94-40.00%
Shoplifting32.63-40.00%
Other theft21.31100.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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 behaviour1012.2625.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.3833.33%
Shoplifting53.50400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.5020.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.63200.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.76-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.50-16.67%
Other theft22.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Burglary10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.9450.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.25200.00%
Vehicle crime32.63200.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.320.00%
Public order23.500.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.880.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20249
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. November 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 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202410
June 202412
May 20246
April 202410
March 20246
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241
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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
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 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 5HF 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. Whitings Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Millstone Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. St Martins Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1