AL1 2QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 2QU

AL1 2QU, St Albans has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.57 per 1,000 population. This AL1 2QU 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 2QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 2QU, encompassing approximately 2423 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

AL1 2QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Belmont Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

AL1 2QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting918.5712.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.7140.00%
Other theft72.89-22.22%
Public order62.890.00%
Vehicle crime32.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.24-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson31.24200.00%
Other crime21.24100.00%
Bicycle theft20.83100.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.9262.50%
Other theft95.36-18.18%
Shoplifting83.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.30-58.33%
Robbery22.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1218.5720.00%
Other theft114.9537.50%
Violence and sexual offences84.54-20.00%
Shoplifting63.30200.00%
Burglary32.4850.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.2742.86%
Anti-social behaviour104.1325.00%
Other theft84.130.00%
Burglary23.30100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Robbery20.83-33.33%
Shoplifting20.83-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour819.39-33.33%
Other theft83.30-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences73.300.00%
Shoplifting62.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.48150.00%
Robbery32.06200.00%
Vehicle crime21.24100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.83100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1316.5185.71%
Anti-social behaviour125.3620.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.9540.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.890.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.0342.86%
Other theft74.1316.67%
Shoplifting62.8920.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.4825.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.060.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.97133.33%
Other theft62.890.00%
Shoplifting52.48-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences42.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.73-20.00%
Other theft63.30-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.48-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-25.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.20100.00%
Other theft84.13166.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences79.08600.00%
Shoplifting52.89-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.0633.33%
Other theft31.65-25.00%
Theft from the person21.240.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.300.00%
Other theft42.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Bicycle theft21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202412
June 202410
May 20248
April 202412
March 202410
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248
April 202413
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Public order1
  • 2. Belmont Hill
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Latium Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 5. Griffiths Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Hudson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Holly Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Centrium
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 9. Leyland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Holywell Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Pondwicks Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Grove Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. The Brambles
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Abbey View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Ashwood Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Graham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1