WD7 9HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD7 9HW

WD7 9HW, St Albans has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This WD7 9HW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD7 postcode area, which has experienced 52 crimes and a crime rate of 4.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

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

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (39.13% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD7 9HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Harper Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Lime Way with total crimes: 5

WD7 9HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences32NA39.13%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA0.00%
Public order2NA0.00%

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 offences23NA91.67%
Criminal damage and arson5NA400.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%

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 offences12NA-14.29%
Vehicle crime7NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%

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 offences14NA55.56%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Public order1NA-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 offences9NA-47.06%
Public order2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-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 offences17NA112.50%
Anti-social behaviour3NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

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 offences8NA-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson2NA100.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-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 offences22NA37.50%
Anti-social behaviour4NA0.00%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-50.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

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 offences16NA-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour4NA-20.00%
Public order3NA50.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA-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 offences17NA54.55%
Anti-social behaviour5NA400.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Public order2NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%

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 offences11NA-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-66.67%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA-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 offences21NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA0.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 202423
June 202412
May 202414
April 20249
March 202417
February 20248
January 202422
December 202316
November 202317
October 202311
September 202321

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Harper Lane
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lime Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Meadow Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Redwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heath Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bowlers Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1