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

Overview of Crime in AL1 3SQ

ST PETERS STREET, AL1 3SQ, St Albans has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.22 per 1,000 population. This AL1 3SQ 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 3SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 3SQ, encompassing approximately 2544 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

AL1 3SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drovers Way with total crimes: 9
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6
  • A1081 with total crimes: 5

ST PETERS STREET, AL1 3SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.22-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour137.4730.00%
Public order65.1120.00%
Bicycle theft32.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Other theft20.79-50.00%
Shoplifting20.79-60.00%
Drugs20.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.1527.78%
Anti-social behaviour109.04-60.00%
Public order53.93150.00%
Shoplifting51.960.00%
Other theft41.96-50.00%
Robbery41.570.00%
Drugs31.570.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Burglary20.790.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In July 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 behaviour2527.5166.67%
Violence and sexual offences189.8238.46%
Other theft87.07166.67%
Shoplifting53.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.96300.00%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Public order21.18-50.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1517.2915.38%
Violence and sexual offences135.89-7.14%
Public order45.1133.33%
Other theft31.570.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.257.69%
Anti-social behaviour135.50-23.53%
Vehicle crime35.110.00%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Public order31.18-62.50%
Shoplifting31.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1718.4730.77%
Violence and sexual offences136.680.00%
Public order85.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.140.00%
Other theft21.18-50.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1316.9018.18%
Violence and sexual offences135.1144.44%
Vehicle crime55.11400.00%
Other theft41.96-20.00%
Public order21.57100.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.15-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences94.3228.57%
Other theft53.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9633.33%
Theft from the person21.57100.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.3677.78%
Violence and sexual offences76.29-53.33%
Other theft52.75150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.96-25.00%
Theft from the person11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.5015.38%
Anti-social behaviour95.8912.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.54300.00%
Public order41.57300.00%
Burglary31.57200.00%
Other theft21.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.79-50.00%
Theft from the person10.79-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.9362.50%
Anti-social behaviour85.11-60.00%
Theft from the person43.14300.00%
Shoplifting41.57100.00%
Other theft31.5750.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2016.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.860.00%
Burglary33.140.00%
Bicycle theft21.180.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
March 20245
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202425
June 202415
May 202413
April 202417
March 202413
February 202411
January 202416
December 20239
November 20238
October 202320

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
July 202418
June 202413
May 202414
April 202413
March 202413
February 20249
January 20247
December 202315
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 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
June 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Drovers Way
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. A1081
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 4. Stonecross Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. St Peter'S Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Hall Place Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Charter Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Cricketers Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. St Peter'S Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Brooklands Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Upper Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Bernard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Culver Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Heath Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Chime Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hall Place Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Newsom Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Dalton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Eleanore Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1