WD7 9HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD7 9HH

WD7 9HH, St Albans has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 448.55 per 1,000 population. This WD7 9HH 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 9HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD7 9HH, encompassing approximately 53 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD7 9HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 11
  • Meadow Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Forest End with total crimes: 3

WD7 9HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19448.55-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson2355.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour237.38100.00%
Theft from the person137.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21485.9340.00%
Criminal damage and arson4392.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.760.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15336.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson2280.35100.00%
Other theft137.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10355.1125.00%
Vehicle crime7186.900.00%
Burglary1130.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8205.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson1149.520.00%
Other theft118.690.00%
Public order118.69-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6205.59-33.33%
Public order2112.140.00%
Burglary137.380.00%
Other crime118.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.69-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9224.28125.00%
Anti-social behaviour2168.210.00%
Vehicle crime137.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.14-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson174.760.00%
Vehicle crime118.69-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16448.5523.08%
Anti-social behaviour3299.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime356.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.07-50.00%
Other theft118.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13411.1718.18%
Anti-social behaviour4242.97-20.00%
Public order374.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson256.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11392.4937.50%
Anti-social behaviour5205.59400.00%
Public order293.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson237.380.00%
Other theft137.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8224.28-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour1149.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime118.690.00%
Burglary118.690.00%
Other theft118.690.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20504.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson3373.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour256.070.00%
Other theft137.380.00%
Vehicle crime118.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 202415
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 202416
December 202313
November 202311
October 20238
September 202320

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

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 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 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
May 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD7 9HH 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. Forest End
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Lime Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1