AL2 1AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 1AJ

AL2 1AJ, St Albans has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.07 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL2 postcode area, which has experienced 228 crimes and a crime rate of 9.23 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL2 1AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1AJ, encompassing approximately 983 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 1AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norris Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Drive with total crimes: 1

AL2 1AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.070.00%
Other theft12.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.13300.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.070.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.02-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.08-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour23.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.1540.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.12400.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.080.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.100.00%
Drugs12.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.10-60.00%
Vehicle crime12.030.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.08400.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.03-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.03-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.150.00%
Vehicle crime14.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL2 1AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Norris Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. The Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1