HOWLAND GARTH, AL1 2NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 2NY

HOWLAND GARTH, AL1 2NY, St Albans has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.50 per 1,000 population. This AL1 2NY 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 2NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 2NY, encompassing approximately 2000 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

AL1 2NY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Robert Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Tithe Barn Close with total crimes: 1

HOWLAND GARTH, AL1 2NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.5033.33%
Other theft32.00-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft812.0014.29%
Shoplifting54.00400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.50-72.73%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.50120.00%
Other theft75.500.00%
Bicycle theft13.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-95.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2018.50122.22%
Other theft710.00250.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.500.00%
Vehicle crime12.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.00125.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.5025.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.50-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Other theft21.00-71.43%
Public order11.000.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.00125.00%
Other theft74.5040.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.50-55.56%
Shoplifting42.00100.00%
Possession of weapons12.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.5028.57%
Other theft54.50150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Shoplifting21.00-60.00%
Other crime11.000.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.5040.00%
Shoplifting53.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Other theft21.00-60.00%
Drugs11.000.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59.00-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences52.50400.00%
Shoplifting52.50-28.57%
Other crime12.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft910.00-10.00%
Shoplifting74.500.00%
Vehicle crime23.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.00-75.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1013.5066.67%
Shoplifting75.00-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences43.50-20.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.00100.00%
Other theft64.00-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.00150.00%
Public order22.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-75.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1010.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.000.00%
Shoplifting42.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 202411
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20242
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 202310
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 202420
May 20249
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Robert Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tithe Barn Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Leaf Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Fernecroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tavistock Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Watling View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1