WATFORD ROAD, AL1 2AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 2AA

WATFORD ROAD, AL1 2AA, St Albans has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.32 per 1,000 population. This AL1 2AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL1 postcode area, which has experienced 407 crimes and a crime rate of 10.32 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL1 2AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 2AA, encompassing approximately 1156 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL1 2AA area, explore the AL1 2AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL1 2AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Romans End with total crimes: 2
  • Cardinal Grove with total crimes: 1
  • Tithe Barn Close with total crimes: 1

WATFORD ROAD, AL1 2AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.32-77.78%
Other theft11.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.78300.00%
Vehicle crime33.46200.00%
Other crime12.590.00%
Other theft10.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.05-57.14%
Other theft22.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.73-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.70-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour46.050.00%
Vehicle crime23.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Burglary11.730.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.43120.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.46100.00%
Other crime11.730.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour617.3050.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.19400.00%
Vehicle crime34.32200.00%
Burglary32.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.59-50.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.460.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.730.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.32-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.590.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.97350.00%
Possession of weapons17.780.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.32-66.67%
Drugs11.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.190.00%
Public order12.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20243
June 20247
May 202411
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20239
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL1 2AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Romans End
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Cardinal Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Tithe Barn Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. The Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1