AL1 3RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 3RW

AL1 3RW, St Albans has recorded a total of 135 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.46 per 1,000 population. This AL1 3RW 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 3RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 3RW, encompassing approximately 3510 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (16.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-44.19% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)

AL1 3RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13

AL1 3RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4338.4616.22%
Shoplifting2412.25-44.19%
Anti-social behaviour226.8422.22%
Public order136.27160.00%
Other crime83.7060.00%
Other theft72.280.00%
Robbery41.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14200.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Bicycle theft30.85-25.00%
Theft from the person30.85200.00%
Burglary10.85-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4339.0365.38%
Violence and sexual offences3712.2532.14%
Anti-social behaviour1810.54-41.94%
Other theft75.13-46.15%
Public order51.9966.67%
Robbery51.42150.00%
Other crime51.420.00%
Vehicle crime41.42-33.33%
Bicycle theft41.14100.00%
Burglary31.14-25.00%
Drugs30.85200.00%
Theft from the person10.85-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-80.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3136.1829.17%
Violence and sexual offences288.833.70%
Shoplifting267.9830.00%
Other theft137.41160.00%
Vehicle crime63.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.71-28.57%
Burglary41.4233.33%
Theft from the person41.14300.00%
Public order31.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Drugs10.57-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2731.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour247.6920.00%
Shoplifting206.84-31.03%
Public order95.7080.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.5675.00%
Other theft51.990.00%
Vehicle crime41.420.00%
Drugs41.14-42.86%
Burglary31.140.00%
Other crime20.85-33.33%
Robbery20.57-33.33%
Theft from the person10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2932.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences278.2612.50%
Anti-social behaviour207.69-13.04%
Drugs75.70250.00%
Public order51.99-44.44%
Other theft51.42150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.14100.00%
Other crime31.14200.00%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Robbery30.850.00%
Theft from the person20.85100.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2929.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences248.2620.00%
Anti-social behaviour236.840.00%
Public order96.5580.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.56100.00%
Vehicle crime21.71-33.33%
Other theft20.57-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2929.0638.10%
Anti-social behaviour238.2664.29%
Violence and sexual offences206.5517.65%
Other theft95.7028.57%
Public order52.5666.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.42200.00%
Robbery30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8550.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2121.0823.53%
Violence and sexual offences175.98-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour144.84-44.00%
Other theft73.9975.00%
Public order31.99200.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2521.0856.25%
Violence and sexual offences187.12-43.75%
Shoplifting175.13-22.73%
Other theft44.8433.33%
Theft from the person21.14-50.00%
Burglary20.57-33.33%
Drugs20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-60.00%
Public order10.57-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3227.350.00%
Shoplifting229.12120.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.2723.08%
Public order54.5625.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4266.67%
Theft from the person41.42-50.00%
Burglary31.14200.00%
Other theft30.85-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Drugs20.57-33.33%
Other crime10.57-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3226.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.12-38.10%
Shoplifting103.70-23.08%
Other theft92.850.00%
Theft from the person82.560.00%
Vehicle crime42.280.00%
Public order41.14-33.33%
Drugs31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Other crime30.85200.00%
Bicycle theft10.85-66.67%
Burglary10.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2124.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.980.00%
Shoplifting134.560.00%
Other theft93.700.00%
Public order62.560.00%
Burglary41.710.00%
Vehicle crime41.140.00%
Drugs31.140.00%
Bicycle theft30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
July 202431
June 202424
May 202420
April 202423
March 202423
February 202414
January 202425
December 202316
November 202313
October 202321

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20243
June 20249
May 20245
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202413
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202437
July 202428
June 202427
May 202427
April 202424
March 202420
February 202417
January 202418
December 202332
November 202332
October 202316

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 283 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202443
July 202426
June 202420
May 202429
April 202429
March 202429
February 202421
January 202417
December 202322
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 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 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total18
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    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. A1081
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 9. New Kent Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. St Peter'S Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Hall Place Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Market Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Charter Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Selby Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Peter'S Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 18. Brooklands Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Upper Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Half Moon Yard
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bernard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Chime Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Hall Place Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Milliner'S Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Beaconsfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Newsom Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Civic Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Russell Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Westbourne Mews
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Chequer Street
    Total1
    Robbery1