WD7 9FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD7 9FB

WD7 9FB, St Albans has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3130.46 per 1,000 population. This WD7 9FB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD7 postcode area, which has experienced 51 crimes and a crime rate of 4.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD7 9FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD7 9FB, encompassing approximately 9 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-25.81% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD7 9FB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 11
  • Meadow Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Harper Lane with total crimes: 6

WD7 9FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences233130.46-25.81%
Criminal damage and arson42322.60-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour2403.930.00%
Burglary1201.960.00%
Theft from the person1100.980.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314039.3034.78%
Criminal damage and arson53130.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour2504.910.00%
Public order2201.960.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences232928.4991.67%
Criminal damage and arson52322.60400.00%
Other theft1504.910.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences122120.63-14.29%
Vehicle crime71211.790.00%
Burglary1706.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson1100.980.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences141716.7055.56%
Criminal damage and arson11413.750.00%
Other theft1100.980.00%
Public order1100.98-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences91413.75-43.75%
Public order2908.840.00%
Burglary1201.960.00%
Other crime1100.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour1100.98-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences162019.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21615.720.00%
Bicycle theft1201.960.00%
Vehicle crime1100.980.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences81110.81-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson2807.86100.00%
Vehicle crime1201.96-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences223332.4237.50%
Anti-social behaviour42221.610.00%
Vehicle crime4403.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson1403.93-50.00%
Other theft1100.980.00%
Other crime1100.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences162524.56-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour41615.72-20.00%
Public order3403.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson2302.950.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences172726.5354.55%
Anti-social behaviour51716.70400.00%
Public order2504.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson2201.960.00%
Other theft1201.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences111514.74-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour11110.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime1100.980.00%
Burglary1100.980.00%
Other theft1100.98-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences212928.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson32120.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour2302.950.00%
Other theft2201.960.00%
Vehicle crime1201.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202431
July 202423
June 202412
May 202414
April 20249
March 202416
February 20248
January 202422
December 202316
November 202317
October 202311
September 202321

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD7 9FB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Meadow Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Harper Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Forest End
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lime Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1