ST PETERS STREET, AL1 3DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 3DH

ST PETERS STREET, AL1 3DH, St Albans has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.79 per 1,000 population. This AL1 3DH 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 3DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 3DH, encompassing approximately 2342 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL1 3DH area, explore the AL1 3DH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (38.24% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-48.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)

AL1 3DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13

ST PETERS STREET, AL1 3DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4756.7938.24%
Shoplifting2420.07-48.94%
Anti-social behaviour1710.25-19.05%
Public order117.26175.00%
Other crime84.70100.00%
Other theft63.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.56300.00%
Robbery41.7133.33%
Drugs31.7150.00%
Bicycle theft31.280.00%
Theft from the person31.2850.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4757.6474.07%
Violence and sexual offences3420.0741.67%
Anti-social behaviour2114.52-30.00%
Other theft98.97-25.00%
Other crime43.840.00%
Public order41.7133.33%
Vehicle crime31.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.2850.00%
Robbery31.280.00%
Theft from the person21.28-50.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Burglary10.85-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-80.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3052.9430.43%
Shoplifting2712.8112.50%
Violence and sexual offences2411.53-41.46%
Other theft1210.25100.00%
Vehicle crime65.12200.00%
Burglary52.56150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.13-44.44%
Theft from the person42.13300.00%
Public order31.71-70.00%
Robbery31.280.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Drugs10.85-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4156.3628.12%
Shoplifting2417.51-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour2310.2553.33%
Public order109.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.27-30.77%
Other theft63.84-33.33%
Drugs42.56-42.86%
Other crime31.71-25.00%
Robbery31.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Burglary20.85-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3256.366.67%
Shoplifting3113.66-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour1513.24-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson136.4085.71%
Other theft95.5528.57%
Drugs73.84250.00%
Vehicle crime62.9950.00%
Burglary52.560.00%
Public order42.13-42.86%
Other crime41.710.00%
Robbery31.710.00%
Bicycle theft21.28100.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3349.5317.86%
Violence and sexual offences3014.0936.36%
Anti-social behaviour2312.819.52%
Other theft79.82-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson72.99133.33%
Public order72.9975.00%
Vehicle crime42.99100.00%
Drugs21.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2843.9821.74%
Violence and sexual offences2211.964.76%
Anti-social behaviour219.3975.00%
Other theft118.9783.33%
Public order44.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.71-25.00%
Drugs31.28-25.00%
Robbery31.28200.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Theft from the person20.85-33.33%
Burglary20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2335.4427.78%
Violence and sexual offences219.82-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour128.97-50.00%
Other theft65.120.00%
Drugs42.5633.33%
Public order41.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7133.33%
Theft from the person31.71200.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2435.8760.00%
Violence and sexual offences2310.25-36.11%
Shoplifting189.82-25.00%
Other theft67.690.00%
Drugs32.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Public order20.85-33.33%
Theft from the person10.85-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3642.272.86%
Shoplifting2415.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1510.25-6.25%
Other theft66.40-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5666.67%
Theft from the person42.13-55.56%
Public order31.71-40.00%
Burglary21.28-33.33%
Drugs20.850.00%
Other crime10.85-66.67%
Robbery10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3544.4159.09%
Anti-social behaviour1614.94-5.88%
Shoplifting126.83-20.00%
Other theft105.12-9.09%
Theft from the person94.270.00%
Public order53.84-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.1350.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Other crime31.28200.00%
Bicycle theft21.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Drugs20.85-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2237.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour179.390.00%
Shoplifting157.260.00%
Other theft116.400.00%
Public order84.700.00%
Vehicle crime43.420.00%
Drugs31.710.00%
Bicycle theft21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
June 20243
May 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
July 202430
June 202423
May 202415
April 202423
March 202421
February 202412
January 202424
December 202315
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20249
May 202413
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202434
July 202424
June 202441
May 202432
April 202430
March 202422
February 202421
January 202423
December 202336
November 202335
October 202322

A total of 306 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202447
July 202427
June 202424
May 202431
April 202433
March 202428
February 202423
January 202418
December 202324
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202412
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 202411
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20239

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL1 3DH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting6
    Other crime4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 5. Drovers Way
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Spencer Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. New Kent Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. St Peter'S Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Charter Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Selby Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Upper Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. College Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Half Moon Yard
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sumpter Yard
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bernard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Milliner'S Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Civic Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Russell Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Temperance Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Welclose Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bowes Lyon Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. College Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Knights Orchard
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Church Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Tankerfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1