WENDOVER CLOSE, AL5 5SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 5SH

WENDOVER CLOSE, AL5 5SH, St Albans has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.84 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5SH 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 5SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5SH, encompassing approximately 2710 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL5 5SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waldegrave Park with total crimes: 3
  • High Firs Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Sherwoods Rise with total crimes: 1

WENDOVER CLOSE, AL5 5SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.840.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour22.21100.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.21-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.69400.00%
Other theft21.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.370.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.74100.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs21.840.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour42.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.480.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Waldegrave Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. High Firs Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sherwoods Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1