AL1 2HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 2HE

AL1 2HE, St Albans has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population. This AL1 2HE 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 2HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 2HE, encompassing approximately 882 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL1 2HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butterfield Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Cloister Garth with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

AL1 2HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.9450.00%
Burglary13.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-85.71%
Other theft11.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.61-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences27.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.27100.00%
Burglary12.270.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1221.54300.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.61300.00%
Other theft14.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.94-25.00%
Public order23.400.00%
Other theft12.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.130.00%

In May 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 behaviour413.61-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson24.540.00%
Public order22.270.00%
Drugs22.270.00%
Other theft12.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.130.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.07600.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.94-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime29.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.270.00%
Public order12.270.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.27-50.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Drugs11.130.00%

In January 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 behaviour24.54100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.27100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.13-66.67%
Public order11.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime13.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.940.00%
Other theft14.540.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 202412
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Butterfield Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Cloister Garth
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gorham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Old Oak
    Total1
    Other theft1