AL2 1BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 1BA

AL2 1BA, St Albans has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.08 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1BA 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 1BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1BA, encompassing approximately 928 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 1BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Colnbrook Close with total crimes: 16
  • Willowside with total crimes: 3

AL2 1BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1643.080.00%
Shoplifting617.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.460.00%
Vehicle crime55.3866.67%
Violence and sexual offences45.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.310.00%
Possession of weapons12.150.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1639.8560.00%
Shoplifting1217.23-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour512.9225.00%
Vehicle crime35.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2140.9261.54%
Other theft1022.61-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour410.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.31-60.00%
Other crime12.15-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2148.4623.53%
Shoplifting1322.61160.00%
Violence and sexual offences514.0066.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.38-20.00%
Other crime24.310.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1735.54-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour518.31400.00%
Shoplifting55.38-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences35.38200.00%
Robbery13.23-50.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2347.3835.29%
Shoplifting1224.7771.43%
Criminal damage and arson212.920.00%
Public order22.150.00%
Robbery22.150.00%
Theft from the person12.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-80.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1735.54-5.56%
Shoplifting718.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.54-28.57%
Other crime25.380.00%
Possession of weapons12.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.08-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2154.92250.00%
Other theft1822.6112.50%
Anti-social behaviour719.38600.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.230.00%
Public order11.080.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1628.00-27.27%
Shoplifting617.23-53.85%
Violence and sexual offences26.46-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2249.54-12.00%
Shoplifting1323.69116.67%
Violence and sexual offences514.0025.00%
Public order25.380.00%
Vehicle crime22.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2546.31316.67%
Shoplifting626.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.4633.33%
Vehicle crime34.31-57.14%
Public order23.23100.00%
Robbery12.150.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-83.33%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime732.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.540.00%
Other theft66.460.00%
Shoplifting36.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.230.00%
Public order13.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 207 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 202410
June 202421
May 202417
April 202423
March 202417
February 202418
January 202416
December 202322
November 202325
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202421
June 202413
May 20245
April 202412
March 20247
February 202421
January 20246
December 202313
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Colnbrook Close
    Total16
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Willowside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Wyedale
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Colne Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Ribbledale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1