AL1 9LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL1 9LY

AL1 9LY, St Albans has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.35 per 1,000 population. This AL1 9LY 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 9LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL1 9LY, encompassing approximately 2318 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL1 9LY area, explore the AL1 9LY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

AL1 9LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Liberty Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Chivenor Place with total crimes: 2

AL1 9LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.3510.00%
Other theft44.74300.00%
Vehicle crime41.7233.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.72100.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.76-28.57%
Vehicle crime34.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-83.33%
Burglary10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.04500.00%
Public order32.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.33-41.67%
Vehicle crime33.020.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.33140.00%
Other theft25.170.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.35200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.880.00%
Burglary32.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.9066.67%
Shoplifting42.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.72-57.14%
Burglary11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.19133.33%
Vehicle crime53.02400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.16-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.6166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.16-50.00%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.5950.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-50.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.72-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.290.00%
Other theft10.86-66.67%
Burglary10.43-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.510.00%
Vehicle crime84.310.00%
Burglary33.450.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20243
April 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202414
June 20247
May 202412
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL1 9LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Liberty Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Chivenor Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. St Bart'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hill End Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bell View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Berkeley Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Brick Knoll Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. St Edmunds Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stanmore Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cedarwood Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Linden Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Burleigh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1