AL1 3XS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 3XS

AL1 3XS, St Albans has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.38 per 1,000 population. This AL1 3XS 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 3XS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 3XS, encompassing approximately 5639 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-42.31% decrease)

AL1 3XS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

AL1 3XS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences2417.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.2657.14%
Shoplifting153.90-42.31%
Public order102.66100.00%
Burglary51.77150.00%
Other theft50.89-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.8933.33%
Bicycle theft30.71-50.00%
Other crime30.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-75.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Theft from the person20.35100.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.0439.13%
Shoplifting265.67188.89%
Anti-social behaviour144.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime82.48100.00%
Other theft71.42-36.36%
Bicycle theft61.24500.00%
Other crime61.060.00%
Public order51.06-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-40.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Robbery20.350.00%
Drugs10.35-66.67%
Theft from the person10.18-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.49-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour214.0816.67%
Other theft113.72120.00%
Shoplifting91.95-43.75%
Public order61.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0625.00%
Vehicle crime40.89-20.00%
Drugs30.7150.00%
Burglary30.5350.00%
Theft from the person30.53200.00%
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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.5441.18%
Anti-social behaviour184.2620.00%
Shoplifting163.1914.29%
Vehicle crime52.8425.00%
Other theft50.89-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.890.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.19-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour153.010.00%
Shoplifting142.66-12.50%
Other theft72.4840.00%
Vehicle crime41.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-42.86%
Other crime40.71300.00%
Bicycle theft40.7133.33%
Drugs30.7150.00%
Public order30.53-40.00%
Theft from the person30.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.3612.50%
Shoplifting163.19-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour152.847.14%
Criminal damage and arson72.66-12.50%
Other theft51.2425.00%
Public order50.8925.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Bicycle theft30.53-57.14%
Theft from the person30.530.00%
Drugs20.53-60.00%
Burglary20.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1715.25466.67%
Violence and sexual offences163.01-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.48166.67%
Bicycle theft71.420.00%
Drugs51.24150.00%
Other theft40.8933.33%
Public order40.71-20.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.5350.00%
Theft from the person30.53200.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.58-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour73.55-58.82%
Public order51.2466.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-66.67%
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 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.54-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour173.9030.77%
Shoplifting143.0127.27%
Criminal damage and arson92.48-10.00%
Other theft51.6066.67%
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 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.54-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour134.7930.00%
Shoplifting112.3183.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.95150.00%
Public order91.77125.00%
Other theft31.60-57.14%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft20.35-50.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-66.67%
Theft from the person10.35-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.36181.82%
Anti-social behaviour105.50-33.33%
Other theft71.7775.00%
Vehicle crime61.2450.00%
Theft from the person61.060.00%
Shoplifting61.0620.00%
Public order41.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.71-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson40.710.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Burglary10.35-80.00%

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 behaviour1512.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.660.00%
Bicycle theft111.950.00%
Public order81.950.00%
Shoplifting51.420.00%
Burglary50.890.00%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Other theft40.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.710.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
July 202421
June 202418
May 202415
April 202415
March 202414
February 20247
January 202417
December 202313
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 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 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 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202432
July 202423
June 202424
May 202417
April 202418
March 202416
February 202420
January 202422
December 202327
November 202331
October 202311

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202411
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

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 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20249
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202426
July 20249
June 202416
May 202414
April 202416
March 202417
February 20243
January 202414
December 202311
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL1 3XS 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other crime2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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