NORTHFIELD ROAD, AL5 5HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 5HZ

NORTHFIELD ROAD, AL5 5HZ, St Albans has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.44 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5HZ 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 5HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5HZ, encompassing approximately 2015 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 5HZ 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

NORTHFIELD ROAD, AL5 5HZ 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 behaviour57.44-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences32.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
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 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.9230.00%
Public order26.45-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.93-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences44.96-50.00%
Public order31.980.00%
Other theft11.490.00%

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 behaviour1411.41133.33%
Violence and sexual offences86.9514.29%
Other theft13.970.00%

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 offences712.9040.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.47-25.00%
Shoplifting52.98150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4850.00%
Robbery21.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Public order10.990.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.9314.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.97-37.50%
Shoplifting22.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.9114.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.97-30.00%
Other theft23.47100.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Shoplifting20.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

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 behaviour1012.4066.67%
Violence and sexual offences74.960.00%
Shoplifting43.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.98100.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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 offences78.4375.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.47-33.33%
Robbery12.980.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.9328.57%
Violence and sexual offences44.470.00%
Other theft11.980.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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 behaviour77.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.47100.00%
Vehicle crime21.98100.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

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 behaviour78.93133.33%
Shoplifting23.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.99-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.970.00%
Other crime11.490.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 202410
June 202414
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 202410
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20245
April 20242
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 5HZ 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. Baulk Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1