TOPSTREET WAY, AL5 5TY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 5TY

TOPSTREET WAY, AL5 5TY, St Albans has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.78 per 1,000 population. This AL5 5TY 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 5TY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 5TY, encompassing approximately 3378 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL5 5TY area, explore the AL5 5TY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

AL5 5TY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • High Firs Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Churchfield with total crimes: 1

TOPSTREET WAY, AL5 5TY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.780.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.96-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.59-33.33%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.62400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.890.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.18-40.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Shoplifting10.30-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48200.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.59100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs22.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.960.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.59100.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.370.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.89200.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.550.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. High Firs Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Churchfield
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sherwoods Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chaucer Close
    Total1
    Public order1