PROSPECT ROAD, AL1 2AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 2AT

PROSPECT ROAD, AL1 2AT, St Albans has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.18 per 1,000 population. This AL1 2AT 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 2AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 2AT, encompassing approximately 3103 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

AL1 2AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Belmont Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

PROSPECT ROAD, AL1 2AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.1812.50%
Public order72.900.00%
Other theft72.26-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.26-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.61300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.29-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Bicycle theft20.64100.00%
Robbery20.64100.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1013.21-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.22-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences92.90-10.00%
Shoplifting82.9033.33%
Bicycle theft12.580.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1316.1162.50%
Other theft114.1937.50%
Violence and sexual offences103.5411.11%
Shoplifting63.22200.00%
Burglary41.93300.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Public order20.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.9912.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.9014.29%
Other theft82.58-11.11%
Public order22.58100.00%
Shoplifting20.64-66.67%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Robbery10.32-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft915.46-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences82.9014.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.58-53.33%
Shoplifting62.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.93100.00%
Vehicle crime31.2950.00%
Robbery30.97200.00%
Burglary20.97100.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.64100.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1514.50114.29%
Other theft144.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.5175.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.990.00%
Other theft72.2640.00%
Shoplifting52.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.7016.67%
Other theft52.26-16.67%
Shoplifting51.61-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences41.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.31-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.5820.00%
Other theft61.93-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.97-66.67%
Public order20.97100.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.6328.57%
Shoplifting92.9080.00%
Other theft72.9075.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.26150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.05600.00%
Shoplifting52.26-28.57%
Other theft41.61-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.64-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.340.00%
Shoplifting73.220.00%
Other theft52.260.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202413
June 20248
May 20247
April 202415
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 202410
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202411
June 20248
May 20249
April 202414
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 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
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Public order1
  • 2. Belmont Hill
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Latium Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 5. Griffiths Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Holly Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Centrium
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 9. Leyland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sopwell Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Holywell Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Pondwicks Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Grove Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. The Brambles
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Abbey View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Ashwood Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Graham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1