ASHDALES, AL1 2RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 2RB

ASHDALES, AL1 2RB, St Albans has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.15 per 1,000 population. This AL1 2RB 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 2RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 2RB, encompassing approximately 2406 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL1 2RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lectern Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Abbots Avenue West with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

ASHDALES, AL1 2RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences64.1550.00%
Vehicle crime22.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.57-60.00%
Robbery21.660.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4042.86%
Other theft14.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4016.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences64.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.49-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.660.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.0633.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.3266.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences66.65-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.65250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.910.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.49-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.820.00%
Public order22.080.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.15150.00%
Public order22.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-83.33%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202410
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 202410
March 20245
February 20243
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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
January 20241
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

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 2RB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lectern Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Abbots Avenue West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Leaf Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Trumpington Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Fernecroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tavistock Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Watling View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1