HARPER LANE, WD7 9HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD7 9HL

HARPER LANE, WD7 9HL, St Albans has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 804.57 per 1,000 population. This WD7 9HL 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 9HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD7 9HL, encompassing approximately 23 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD7 9HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 11
  • Forest End with total crimes: 3
  • Bowlers Green with total crimes: 2

HARPER LANE, WD7 9HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences13804.57-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour4550.49300.00%
Burglary1169.380.00%
Theft from the person142.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16889.26166.67%
Criminal damage and arson3677.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour1127.040.00%
Public order142.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6381.11-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson1254.070.00%
Other theft142.350.00%
Public order142.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10550.4925.00%
Vehicle crime2423.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson184.690.00%

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 offences8465.8060.00%
Criminal damage and arson1338.770.00%
Other theft142.350.00%
Public order142.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5296.42-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour1211.73-80.00%
Public order142.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9719.88350.00%
Anti-social behaviour5381.110.00%
Vehicle crime2211.73100.00%
Bicycle theft184.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.04-80.00%
Vehicle crime184.69-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10677.53-9.09%
Vehicle crime2423.460.00%
Other theft284.690.00%
Burglary184.690.00%
Drugs142.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11719.8837.50%
Anti-social behaviour3465.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson2127.04100.00%
Public order184.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8550.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour3338.77200.00%
Other theft1127.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6423.46-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour1254.070.00%
Vehicle crime142.350.00%
Burglary142.350.00%
Other theft142.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14762.220.00%
Other theft1592.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.350.00%
Drugs142.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
March 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20242
January 202410
December 202311
November 20238
October 20236
September 202314

A total of 3 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
January 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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Forest End
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Bowlers Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hadleigh Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1