COLNE GARDENS, AL2 1BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 1BE

COLNE GARDENS, AL2 1BE, St Albans has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.05 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1BE 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 1BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1BE, encompassing approximately 1367 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL2 1BE area, explore the AL2 1BE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

AL2 1BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colnbrook Close with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Riverside with total crimes: 3

COLNE GARDENS, AL2 1BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1527.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences910.97125.00%
Vehicle crime56.5825.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.6650.00%
Public order22.19100.00%
Shoplifting21.46-71.43%
Burglary11.460.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1528.5136.36%
Shoplifting710.97-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour55.12-28.57%
Vehicle crime43.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.920.00%
Public order11.460.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1122.66-52.17%
Shoplifting88.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.85-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences35.12-57.14%
Bicycle theft12.190.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2338.024.55%
Anti-social behaviour816.8214.29%
Shoplifting85.8533.33%
Violence and sexual offences75.8540.00%
Other crime25.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2232.90-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour716.08250.00%
Shoplifting65.12-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences54.3925.00%
Burglary23.660.00%
Theft from the person21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2333.6315.00%
Shoplifting1416.8216.67%
Violence and sexual offences410.24100.00%
Vehicle crime22.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2035.8211.11%
Shoplifting1214.629.09%
Anti-social behaviour98.7712.50%
Violence and sexual offences26.58-80.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.46100.00%
Other crime11.46-66.67%
Robbery10.730.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1839.4838.46%
Shoplifting1113.16120.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.31300.00%
Other crime35.850.00%
Burglary22.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1321.93-40.91%
Violence and sexual offences59.5066.67%
Shoplifting53.6625.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.46-50.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.46-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2227.05-18.52%
Vehicle crime416.080.00%
Shoplifting42.92-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.92-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson22.190.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2744.60237.50%
Violence and sexual offences1319.74333.33%
Shoplifting129.500.00%
Vehicle crime48.7733.33%
Public order32.92200.00%
Burglary12.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft816.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.850.00%
Vehicle crime32.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.190.00%
Public order11.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 202410
January 20245
December 20233
November 202313
October 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 217 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202411
June 202423
May 202422
April 202423
March 202420
February 202418
January 202413
December 202322
November 202327
October 20238

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 202414
March 202412
February 202411
January 20245
December 20234
November 202312

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
March 20249
February 20248
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Colnbrook Close
    Total16
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Riverside
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Willowside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Wyedale
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. St Anne'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Reed Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Colne Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Ribbledale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Public order1