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

Overview of Crime in AL5 5HJ

PICKFORD HILL, AL5 5HJ, St Albans has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.92 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5HJ 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 5HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5HJ, encompassing approximately 1422 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

AL5 5HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Noke Shot with total crimes: 3
  • Whitings Close with total crimes: 2
  • Salisbury Road with total crimes: 1

PICKFORD HILL, AL5 5HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.92200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.11-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.0366.67%
Public order23.52100.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.700.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.92200.00%
Public order12.110.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.81-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.11-71.43%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.03600.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.92-50.00%
Other theft22.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6320.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.220.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.52200.00%
Vehicle crime12.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.41-75.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.8133.33%
Burglary12.810.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour35.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Noke Shot
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Whitings Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1