AL1 2EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 2EA

AL1 2EA, St Albans has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.62 per 1,000 population. This AL1 2EA 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 2EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 2EA, encompassing approximately 1426 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL1 2EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Griffiths Way with total crimes: 3
  • Hudson Close with total crimes: 3

AL1 2EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.62-28.57%
Shoplifting33.500.00%
Other theft22.100.00%
Robbery21.40100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.40-81.82%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

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 offences1116.8257.14%
Anti-social behaviour77.71-12.50%
Other theft24.910.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.92-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences75.61-22.22%
Public order14.91-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1320.33116.67%
Violence and sexual offences99.11-30.77%
Public order26.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Robbery10.70-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.8385.71%
Anti-social behaviour69.11-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson54.21400.00%
Other crime23.500.00%
Bicycle theft21.40100.00%
Robbery21.40100.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1120.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.71133.33%
Burglary34.910.00%
Vehicle crime22.10100.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other theft10.70-75.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Public order10.700.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1116.12175.00%
Other theft47.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.1050.00%
Vehicle crime12.100.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.410.00%
Other theft32.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.10-50.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.7133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.80-50.00%
Public order12.800.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.32166.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.610.00%
Other theft22.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.5050.00%
Drugs12.100.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.410.00%
Shoplifting22.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Public order10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202413
May 20246
April 202411
March 202411
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20247
June 20249
May 202413
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
December 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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
November 20231

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 2EA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Griffiths Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Hudson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Centrium
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 5. Romans End
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Abbey View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Cardinal Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. The Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1