AL1 2QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 2QA

AL1 2QA, St Albans has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.62 per 1,000 population. This AL1 2QA 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 2QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 2QA, encompassing approximately 1516 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL1 2QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Romans End with total crimes: 2
  • Robert Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Tithe Barn Close with total crimes: 1

AL1 2QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.62-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson12.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.890.00%
Vehicle crime34.62200.00%
Other theft11.980.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2875.00%
Vehicle crime14.62-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.64-63.64%
Vehicle crime22.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In May 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 offences1110.5583.33%
Anti-social behaviour47.25-42.86%
Vehicle crime12.64-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.8540.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.62200.00%
Burglary33.960.00%
Vehicle crime21.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.32-50.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.25-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences23.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32100.00%
Other theft11.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.59500.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.96-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.62-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour13.300.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.89300.00%
Vehicle crime35.28200.00%
Possession of weapons11.980.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.5950.00%
Public order13.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-88.89%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.930.00%
Vehicle crime12.640.00%
Public order10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 202411
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

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

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

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
December 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Romans End
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Robert Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tithe Barn Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. The Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Leaf Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Watling View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1