PORTERS HILL, AL5 5HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 5HP

PORTERS HILL, AL5 5HP, St Albans has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.48 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5HP 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 5HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5HP, encompassing approximately 2005 residents.

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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 (50.00% increase)

AL5 5HP 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

PORTERS HILL, AL5 5HP 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 behaviour58.48-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.49300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9950.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.970.00%
Public order24.99100.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-50.00%

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 behaviour107.98-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences24.99-50.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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 behaviour128.48100.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.980.00%
Other theft11.990.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.97600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.49-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.9933.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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 behaviour107.4866.67%
Violence and sexual offences34.99-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.49-40.00%
Shoplifting32.99-40.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.9666.67%
Violence and sexual offences74.9940.00%
Shoplifting53.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.98-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.9925.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.49100.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.4814.29%
Violence and sexual offences43.990.00%
Other theft21.99100.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%

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 behaviour77.98-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences43.49100.00%
Vehicle crime21.990.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.970.00%
Shoplifting23.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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 20231

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 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 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 4 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 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

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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
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 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 5HP 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