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

Overview of Crime in AL1 2AE

WATFORD ROAD, AL1 2AE, St Albans has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.69 per 1,000 population. This AL1 2AE 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 2AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 2AE, encompassing approximately 812 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL1 2AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Robert Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Tithe Barn Close with total crimes: 1
  • The Close with total crimes: 1

WATFORD ROAD, AL1 2AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.62200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.460.00%
Public order11.230.00%

In July 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 offences36.16-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.31-42.86%
Vehicle crime24.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.46-75.00%
Public order11.230.00%

In May 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 offences713.54133.33%
Anti-social behaviour48.62-33.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour620.93500.00%
Burglary37.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.690.00%
Vehicle crime23.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.460.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.46-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.16200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.92-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour12.460.00%
Other theft11.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.77600.00%
Vehicle crime28.62100.00%
Other crime12.460.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime13.690.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.23-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.080.00%
Public order16.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Robert Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Tithe Barn Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. The Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1