ASH GROVE, WD7 9FE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD7 9FE

ASH GROVE, WD7 9FE, St Albans has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1043.18 per 1,000 population. This WD7 9FE 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 9FE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD7 9FE, encompassing approximately 31 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-21.88% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD7 9FE 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

ASH GROVE, WD7 9FE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences251043.18-21.88%
Criminal damage and arson4790.29-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour2126.450.00%
Burglary163.220.00%
Theft from the person131.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences321296.0739.13%
Criminal damage and arson51011.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour2158.060.00%
Public order263.220.00%

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 offences23916.7391.67%
Criminal damage and arson5727.07400.00%
Other theft1158.060.00%

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 offences12663.84-14.29%
Vehicle crime7379.340.00%
Burglary1221.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.610.00%

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 offences14537.4055.56%
Criminal damage and arson1442.560.00%
Other theft131.610.00%
Public order131.61-50.00%

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 offences9442.56-47.06%
Public order2284.500.00%
Burglary163.220.00%
Other crime131.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.61-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17695.45112.50%
Anti-social behaviour3537.400.00%
Bicycle theft194.830.00%
Vehicle crime131.610.00%

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 offences8347.73-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson2252.89100.00%
Vehicle crime163.22-75.00%

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 offences221138.0237.50%
Anti-social behaviour4695.450.00%
Vehicle crime4126.450.00%
Other theft2126.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.22-50.00%
Burglary131.610.00%
Drugs131.610.00%
Other crime131.610.00%

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 offences16790.29-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour4505.78-20.00%
Public order3126.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson294.83-33.33%

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 offences17885.1254.55%
Anti-social behaviour5537.40400.00%
Criminal damage and arson3158.060.00%
Public order294.830.00%
Other theft163.220.00%

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 offences11474.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour1347.730.00%
Vehicle crime131.610.00%
Burglary131.610.00%
Other theft131.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 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 20233

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202432
July 202423
June 202412
May 202414
April 20249
March 202417
February 20248
January 202422
December 202316
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD7 9FE 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. Bowlers Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1