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

Overview of Crime in AL5 5PN

OVERSTONE ROAD, AL5 5PN, St Albans has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.90 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5PN 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 5PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5PN, encompassing approximately 3681 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL5 5PN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Connaught Road with total crimes: 2
  • Overstone Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Mews with total crimes: 1

OVERSTONE ROAD, AL5 5PN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.90-72.73%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.89450.00%
Bicycle theft22.99100.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.26400.00%
Other theft21.36100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft22.99100.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.54100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.070.00%
Bicycle theft22.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.90100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

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 offences64.62100.00%
Vehicle crime41.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-60.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour53.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.360.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20248
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Connaught Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Overstone Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. The Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Cedars
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1