AL1 3TL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 3TL

AL1 3TL, St Albans has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.81 per 1,000 population. This AL1 3TL 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 3TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 3TL, encompassing approximately 5635 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-21.21% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-38.46% decrease)

AL1 3TL 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

AL1 3TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.81-21.21%
Anti-social behaviour224.6137.50%
Shoplifting163.90-38.46%
Public order112.84120.00%
Other theft61.95-33.33%
Burglary51.06150.00%
Other crime50.89-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.8933.33%
Bicycle theft30.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-75.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Theft from the person20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.9432.00%
Shoplifting265.86160.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.61-27.27%
Other theft92.84-18.18%
Vehicle crime81.60100.00%
Bicycle theft61.42500.00%
Other crime61.060.00%
Public order51.06-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-57.14%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Robbery20.350.00%
Drugs10.35-66.67%
Theft from the person10.18-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.744.17%
Anti-social behaviour224.440.00%
Other theft113.90120.00%
Shoplifting101.95-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson71.7716.67%
Public order61.2420.00%
Vehicle crime41.06-20.00%
Theft from the person40.71300.00%
Drugs30.7150.00%
Burglary30.5350.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.3241.18%
Anti-social behaviour224.2637.50%
Shoplifting183.905.88%
Criminal damage and arson63.1950.00%
Vehicle crime51.0625.00%
Other theft50.89-28.57%
Public order50.8966.67%
Burglary20.89-33.33%
Drugs20.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.35-75.00%
Theft from the person10.18-66.67%
Robbery10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.08-5.56%
Shoplifting173.02-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour163.026.67%
Other theft72.8416.67%
Vehicle crime41.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-50.00%
Other crime40.71300.00%
Bicycle theft40.7133.33%
Burglary30.7150.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Public order30.53-40.00%
Theft from the person30.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.2612.50%
Shoplifting183.195.88%
Anti-social behaviour153.19-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson82.66-11.11%
Other theft61.420.00%
Public order51.0625.00%
Drugs30.89-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.530.00%
Bicycle theft30.53-57.14%
Theft from the person30.530.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1716.32466.67%
Anti-social behaviour163.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.84-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.84200.00%
Bicycle theft71.600.00%
Other theft61.24100.00%
Drugs51.06150.00%
Public order40.89-20.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.5350.00%
Theft from the person30.53200.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.76-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour83.55-55.56%
Public order51.4266.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-70.00%
Other theft30.53-40.00%
Other crime30.53200.00%
Burglary30.5350.00%
Shoplifting30.53-78.57%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.08-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour184.0828.57%
Shoplifting143.1927.27%
Criminal damage and arson102.480.00%
Other theft51.7766.67%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Public order30.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.5350.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.44-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour145.3240.00%
Shoplifting112.4883.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.95150.00%
Public order91.77125.00%
Other theft31.60-62.50%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft20.35-50.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-66.67%
Other crime10.35-66.67%
Theft from the person10.18-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.08190.91%
Anti-social behaviour105.68-33.33%
Other theft81.7733.33%
Vehicle crime61.4250.00%
Theft from the person61.060.00%
Shoplifting61.060.00%
Public order41.06-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.71-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-20.00%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Burglary10.53-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1514.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.660.00%
Bicycle theft111.950.00%
Public order91.950.00%
Shoplifting61.600.00%
Other theft61.060.00%
Burglary51.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.890.00%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
July 202422
June 202422
May 202416
April 202415
March 202416
February 20248
January 202418
December 202314
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202433
July 202425
June 202424
May 202417
April 202418
March 202416
February 202420
January 202423
December 202330
November 202332
October 202311

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202411
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20249
February 20243
January 202410
December 202310
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202426
July 202410
June 202418
May 202417
April 202418
March 202417
February 20243
January 202414
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20236

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
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Bicycle 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. Police Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Albans
    Total6
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. New Kent Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Cotsmoor
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 9. Charter Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Elmshall Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Alma Cut
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alma Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. St Peter'S Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 16. Brooklands Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Upper Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Charrington Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Lower Paxton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Old London Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Paxton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Milliner'S Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Grimston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Edward Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Beaconsfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Newsom Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Civic Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Westbourne Mews
    Total1
    Shoplifting1