MEADOW AVENUE, WD7 9FJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD7 9FJ

MEADOW AVENUE, WD7 9FJ, St Albans has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1364.20 per 1,000 population. This WD7 9FJ 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 9FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD7 9FJ, encompassing approximately 24 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 9FJ 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

MEADOW AVENUE, WD7 9FJ 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 offences251364.20-21.88%
Criminal damage and arson41033.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour2165.360.00%
Burglary182.680.00%
Theft from the person141.340.00%

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 offences321694.9139.13%
Criminal damage and arson51322.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour2206.700.00%
Public order282.680.00%

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 offences231198.8491.67%
Criminal damage and arson5950.81400.00%
Other theft1206.700.00%

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 offences12868.13-14.29%
Vehicle crime7496.070.00%
Burglary1289.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.340.00%

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 offences14702.7755.56%
Criminal damage and arson1578.750.00%
Other theft141.340.00%
Public order141.34-50.00%

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 offences9578.75-47.06%
Public order2372.050.00%
Burglary182.680.00%
Other crime141.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.34-66.67%

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 offences17909.47112.50%
Anti-social behaviour3702.770.00%
Bicycle theft1124.020.00%
Vehicle crime141.340.00%

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 offences8454.73-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson2330.72100.00%
Vehicle crime182.68-75.00%

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 offences221488.2237.50%
Anti-social behaviour4909.470.00%
Vehicle crime4165.360.00%
Other theft2165.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson182.68-50.00%
Burglary141.340.00%
Drugs141.340.00%
Other crime141.340.00%

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 offences161033.48-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour4661.43-20.00%
Public order3165.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson2124.02-33.33%

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 offences171157.5054.55%
Anti-social behaviour5702.77400.00%
Criminal damage and arson3206.700.00%
Public order2124.020.00%
Other theft182.680.00%

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 offences11620.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour1454.730.00%
Vehicle crime141.340.00%
Burglary141.340.00%
Other theft141.340.00%

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 9FJ 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