SAXON CLOSE, AL5 5HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 5HT

SAXON CLOSE, AL5 5HT, St Albans has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.36 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5HT 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 5HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5HT, encompassing approximately 1674 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL5 5HT 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

SAXON CLOSE, AL5 5HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour48.36-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79100.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.1520.00%
Public order27.17100.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-50.00%

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 behaviour108.36-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences25.97-66.67%
Public order11.190.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.17-14.29%
Other theft13.580.00%

In May 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 offences714.9375.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.18-25.00%
Shoplifting53.58400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.79100.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour88.3614.29%
Violence and sexual offences44.78-42.86%
Vehicle crime12.390.00%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.5416.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.18-30.00%
Other crime24.180.00%
Shoplifting21.19-50.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.7466.67%
Violence and sexual offences65.97-14.29%
Shoplifting43.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.39100.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.56133.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.18-25.00%
Robbery13.580.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.9614.29%
Violence and sexual offences34.78-25.00%
Other theft11.790.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%

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 behaviour79.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.18100.00%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

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 behaviour79.56133.33%
Shoplifting24.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences56.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.990.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
September 20231

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 202410
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 202410
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL5 5HT 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