AL1 2JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 2JB

AL1 2JB, St Albans has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.14 per 1,000 population. This AL1 2JB 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 2JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 2JB, encompassing approximately 2815 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)

AL1 2JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Griffiths Way with total crimes: 3

AL1 2JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft913.1412.50%
Shoplifting93.2012.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.20-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.49-28.57%
Bicycle theft21.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-75.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.70-25.00%
Other theft84.26-33.33%
Shoplifting82.8433.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4933.33%
Public order41.42300.00%
Robbery21.420.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1618.83100.00%
Other theft125.6820.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.260.00%
Shoplifting62.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.13200.00%
Burglary31.07200.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1013.1425.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.55-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences72.84-12.50%
Public order42.49100.00%
Robbery21.42100.00%
Shoplifting20.71-66.67%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.56-43.75%
Violence and sexual offences83.2033.33%
Other theft82.84-42.86%
Shoplifting62.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.13200.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.56128.57%
Other theft145.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.97-14.29%
Vehicle crime12.13-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.2116.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.4916.67%
Other theft72.490.00%
Shoplifting62.4920.00%
Vehicle crime52.13150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78-50.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft712.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.13500.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.13-40.00%
Shoplifting52.13-37.50%
Burglary21.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.92150.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.5580.00%
Shoplifting83.20-20.00%
Other theft72.8416.67%
Vehicle crime32.490.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.66100.00%
Other theft63.5550.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.13-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4250.00%
Public order21.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.30350.00%
Shoplifting53.20-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.78-20.00%
Other theft41.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.840.00%
Vehicle crime41.780.00%
Other theft41.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.420.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202416
June 20248
May 20249
April 202416
March 20247
February 20246
January 202410
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202412
June 202410
May 20248
April 202414
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Griffiths Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Hudson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Abbots Avenue West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holly Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Maynard Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Gorham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Norman Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Grindcobbe
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Old Oak
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Monks Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leyland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Graham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Trumpington Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1