DEACON CLOSE, AL1 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 2LJ

DEACON CLOSE, AL1 2LJ, St Albans has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.50 per 1,000 population. This AL1 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 2LJ, encompassing approximately 2666 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

AL1 2LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lectern Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Butterfield Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Cloister Garth with total crimes: 2

DEACON CLOSE, AL1 2LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5028.57%
Vehicle crime43.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-71.43%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.62-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson32.620.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.1255.56%
Anti-social behaviour135.25160.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.87200.00%
Other theft21.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0012.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.370.00%
Other theft31.87200.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.00-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In April 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 behaviour126.75200.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.50-63.64%
Other theft11.500.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6257.14%
Anti-social behaviour44.120.00%
Vehicle crime41.50100.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.87-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour42.62-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50200.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-33.33%
Other theft10.75-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.00266.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.12400.00%
Vehicle crime31.87200.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.00-70.00%
Other theft11.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.87150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Burglary10.75-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.120.00%
Burglary31.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202414
June 20249
May 20248
April 20244
March 202411
February 20247
January 202411
December 20233
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 202413
June 20245
May 20245
April 202412
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lectern Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Butterfield Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cloister Garth
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Abbots Avenue West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Maynard Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gorham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Norman Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Grindcobbe
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Old Oak
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Leaf Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Trumpington Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Fernecroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tavistock Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Watling View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1