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

Overview of Crime in AL1 2QF

WATLING STREET, AL1 2QF, St Albans has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.98 per 1,000 population. This AL1 2QF 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 2QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 2QF, encompassing approximately 2259 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL1 2QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maynard Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Robert Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Tithe Barn Close with total crimes: 1

WATLING STREET, AL1 2QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.33-76.92%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.08160.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.75-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.85140.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.31-45.45%
Vehicle crime22.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.85175.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.870.00%
Burglary22.210.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.75-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.97500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.66-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.3116.67%
Other theft23.100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.8750.00%
Vehicle crime22.66100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.87100.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-83.33%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.660.00%
Public order12.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 202413
June 20245
May 202412
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 202411
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Maynard Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Fernecroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tavistock Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Watling View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1