VERDURE CLOSE, WD25 9NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9NJ

VERDURE CLOSE, WD25 9NJ, St Albans has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.21 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9NJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD25 postcode area, which has experienced 132 crimes and a crime rate of 6.54 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD25 9NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9NJ, encompassing approximately 832 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD25 9NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anvil Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Chichester Way with total crimes: 1

VERDURE CLOSE, WD25 9NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.20100.00%
Public order22.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.400.00%
Other theft12.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-75.00%
Public order11.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.41500.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.200.00%
Public order14.800.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.40100.00%
Other theft14.800.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.20-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.400.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Drugs11.200.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.40100.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.600.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.40100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.600.00%
Possession of weapons12.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.40-50.00%
Public order11.200.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD25 9NJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Anvil Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Chichester Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1