OVERSTONE ROAD, AL5 5PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 5PL

OVERSTONE ROAD, AL5 5PL, St Albans has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.64 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5PL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL5 postcode area, which has experienced 126 crimes and a crime rate of 4.01 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL5 5PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5PL, encompassing approximately 3791 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

AL5 5PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Furzedown Court with total crimes: 2
  • Brampton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Tylers with total crimes: 1

OVERSTONE ROAD, AL5 5PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.64400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Burglary10.530.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime31.58200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.32100.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.26-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.320.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime31.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.850.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.4350.00%
Vehicle crime41.58300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.37300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.17100.00%
Vehicle crime41.06100.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20247
November 20236
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Furzedown Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Brampton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Tylers
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Poets Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Globe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Copper Beeches
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Spenser Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Highfield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1