WATLING STREET, AL1 2PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 2PT

WATLING STREET, AL1 2PT, St Albans has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.43 per 1,000 population. This AL1 2PT 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 2PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 2PT, encompassing approximately 1346 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

AL1 2PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hudson Close with total crimes: 3
  • Centrium with total crimes: 2
  • Romans End with total crimes: 2

WATLING STREET, AL1 2PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.43-25.00%
Robbery22.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.49-80.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences1016.34150.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.970.00%
Other crime12.230.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.91-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.94-55.56%

In June 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 behaviour1020.0642.86%
Violence and sexual offences97.43-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson36.690.00%
Vehicle crime22.230.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.0685.71%
Anti-social behaviour79.66-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.20200.00%
Other crime12.230.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1020.0642.86%
Violence and sexual offences77.43250.00%
Burglary45.200.00%
Vehicle crime32.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.23-50.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.14133.33%
Violence and sexual offences25.20-33.33%
Other theft21.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.94200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.230.00%
Vehicle crime12.230.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.71-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour12.230.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.89166.67%
Possession of weapons15.940.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

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 offences35.20-50.00%
Drugs12.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Public order11.490.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20244
June 20249
May 202413
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 202410
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20244
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hudson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Centrium
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 3. Romans End
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Cardinal Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Tithe Barn Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. The Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1