ASHDALES, AL1 2RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 2RA

ASHDALES, AL1 2RA, St Albans has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.45 per 1,000 population. This AL1 2RA 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 2RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 2RA, encompassing approximately 2365 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

AL1 2RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Lectern Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Abbots Avenue West with total crimes: 2

ASHDALES, AL1 2RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences78.4575.00%
Shoplifting52.960.00%
Other theft32.11-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 theft810.1514.29%
Shoplifting53.38400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.11-63.64%
Robbery21.690.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

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 offences118.8857.14%
Other theft74.650.00%
Bicycle theft12.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-95.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2016.49122.22%
Violence and sexual offences78.450.00%
Other theft72.96250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.15125.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.8040.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.96-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Other theft20.85-71.43%
Public order10.850.00%

In April 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 behaviour1011.8466.67%
Other theft74.2340.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.96-44.44%
Shoplifting42.11100.00%
Possession of weapons11.690.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.4128.57%
Anti-social behaviour63.8050.00%
Other theft52.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.85-60.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

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 offences710.1540.00%
Shoplifting52.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Other theft20.85-60.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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 theft58.45-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences52.11150.00%
Shoplifting52.11-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.110.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

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 theft99.30-10.00%
Shoplifting73.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.96-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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 theft1012.2666.67%
Shoplifting74.23-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences52.96-16.67%
Public order22.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.38200.00%
Other theft62.54-40.00%
Public order22.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-83.33%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1010.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.230.00%
Shoplifting42.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202411
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 202410
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

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 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
February 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 2RA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lectern Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Abbots Avenue West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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