AL1 3RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 3RZ

AL1 3RZ, St Albans has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.92 per 1,000 population. This AL1 3RZ 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 3RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 3RZ, encompassing approximately 3188 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL1 3RZ area, explore the AL1 3RZ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the AL1 3RZ area, visit the AL1 3RZ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

AL1 3RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 9

AL1 3RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2927.92-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour199.1026.67%
Shoplifting125.96-45.45%
Public order113.76120.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.45300.00%
Other theft41.25-20.00%
Drugs31.250.00%
Bicycle theft30.9450.00%
Theft from the person20.94100.00%
Burglary10.63-66.67%
Other crime10.31-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3031.9925.00%
Shoplifting229.41175.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.90-48.28%
Public order54.71150.00%
Other theft51.57-50.00%
Other crime51.570.00%
Vehicle crime51.5725.00%
Robbery41.57300.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Drugs30.940.00%
Bicycle theft20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2927.6045.00%
Violence and sexual offences249.1050.00%
Other theft107.53150.00%
Shoplifting83.14100.00%
Vehicle crime42.51100.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Public order20.94-66.67%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2021.9633.33%
Violence and sexual offences166.27-36.00%
Public order65.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.88150.00%
Drugs41.57-33.33%
Shoplifting41.25-69.23%
Other theft41.25-20.00%
Burglary31.25200.00%
Robbery20.94-33.33%
Theft from the person20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2525.7247.06%
Anti-social behaviour157.84-28.57%
Shoplifting134.71225.00%
Drugs64.08500.00%
Other theft51.88150.00%
Public order41.57-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.25200.00%
Robbery30.940.00%
Other crime20.94100.00%
Bicycle theft20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2119.135.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.59-5.56%
Public order95.33125.00%
Shoplifting42.82-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.25200.00%
Other theft20.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2019.7642.86%
Violence and sexual offences186.2720.00%
Shoplifting55.65-37.50%
Public order41.5733.33%
Other theft41.25-33.33%
Burglary21.25100.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.8836.36%
Anti-social behaviour144.71-26.32%
Shoplifting84.39700.00%
Other theft62.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.88100.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.2358.33%
Violence and sexual offences115.96-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson23.45-60.00%
Theft from the person20.63100.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Shoplifting10.63-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.76-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour127.2133.33%
Shoplifting83.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5166.67%
Public order51.57150.00%
Burglary31.57200.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-50.00%
Theft from the person10.63-83.33%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.08163.64%
Anti-social behaviour99.10-55.00%
Theft from the person62.82500.00%
Vehicle crime41.8833.33%
Shoplifting41.25-55.56%
Other theft31.25-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.63-66.67%
Burglary10.31-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2018.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.270.00%
Shoplifting93.450.00%
Other theft52.820.00%
Burglary41.570.00%
Bicycle theft31.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 213 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202429
June 202420
May 202415
April 202421
March 202420
February 202414
January 202419
December 202312
November 20239
October 202320

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202430
July 202424
June 202416
May 202425
April 202417
March 202418
February 202415
January 202411
December 202323
November 202329
October 202311

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
July 20248
June 20244
May 202413
April 20244
March 20245
February 20248
January 20241
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 4. Drovers Way
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. A1081
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 7. Stonecross Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. St Peter'S Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Hall Place Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Charter Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cricketers Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Peter'S Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 14. Brooklands Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Upper Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Bernard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Chime Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hall Place Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Beaconsfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Newsom Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Civic Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dalton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1