WILLOW WAY, AL5 5JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 5JF

WILLOW WAY, AL5 5JF, St Albans has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.17 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5JF 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 5JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5JF, encompassing approximately 2705 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 5JF 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

WILLOW WAY, AL5 5JF 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 behaviour55.17-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences31.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.910.00%
Other theft23.33100.00%
Public order10.74-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.65-40.00%
Public order33.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.11-62.50%
Other theft11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.87200.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.540.00%
Other theft12.960.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.9814.29%
Shoplifting72.96250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8550.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.5025.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.70-22.22%
Vehicle crime22.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.0912.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.33-20.00%
Other theft42.96300.00%
Shoplifting31.48-40.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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 behaviour1010.3566.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.70100.00%
Shoplifting52.96400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85100.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.28-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.22-33.33%
Burglary21.48100.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.8712.50%
Violence and sexual offences63.3350.00%
Vehicle crime32.2250.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In November 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 behaviour86.2814.29%
Violence and sexual offences42.96100.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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 behaviour76.280.00%
Shoplifting22.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 20249
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 202415
May 20245
April 202410
March 20248
February 202410
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
January 20242
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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20244
February 20241
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 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20247
April 20242
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 5JF 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. Millstone Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. St Martins Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1