AL1 2DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 2DJ

AL1 2DJ, St Albans has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.70 per 1,000 population. This AL1 2DJ 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 2DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 2DJ, encompassing approximately 962 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

AL1 2DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Latium Close with total crimes: 3
  • Centrium with total crimes: 2

AL1 2DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson318.700.00%
Public order33.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.12-71.43%
Vehicle crime22.080.00%
Shoplifting22.080.00%
Robbery22.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.08-81.82%
Bicycle theft12.080.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.82175.00%
Anti-social behaviour711.43-22.22%
Other theft27.270.00%
Other crime12.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour918.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.35-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.16100.00%
Public order22.08100.00%
Possession of weapons12.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour916.62125.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.35-16.67%
Public order15.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.16300.00%
Other crime24.160.00%
Bicycle theft22.08100.00%
Robbery22.08100.00%
Burglary12.080.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-50.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour820.7833.33%
Violence and sexual offences48.31100.00%
Vehicle crime24.16100.00%
Bicycle theft12.080.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other theft11.04-80.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-66.67%
Burglary11.040.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour617.66200.00%
Other theft56.23150.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.120.00%
Vehicle crime12.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour211.43-33.33%
Burglary22.08100.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.08-33.33%
Theft from the person12.080.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.1250.00%
Bicycle theft13.120.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.120.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.080.00%
Public order12.080.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour310.390.00%
Vehicle crime23.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.080.00%
Other theft12.080.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20249
June 20249
May 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Latium Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 3. Centrium
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 4. Romans End
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Holywell Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Pondwicks Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Grove Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. The Brambles
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Abbey View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ashwood Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1