AL2 1BJ, St Albans has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.01 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL2 postcode area, which has experienced 212 crimes and a crime rate of 8.59 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this AL2 1BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1BJ, encompassing approximately 1390 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 11 | 23.01 | -52.17% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 7.91 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 5.75 | -22.22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 5.03 | -42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 23 | 38.11 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 16.54 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 6.47 | 33.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 5.75 | 40.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.03 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 23 | 34.51 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 16.54 | 80.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 6.47 | -57.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 4.31 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 3.59 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 23 | 35.23 | 15.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 16.54 | 16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 10.07 | -44.44% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 3.59 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 20 | 35.95 | 11.11% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 14.38 | 9.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 8.63 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 6.47 | -70.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.16 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.44 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.44 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 18 | 39.54 | 38.46% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 12.94 | 120.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 7.91 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 7.19 | 350.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 6.47 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.16 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.44 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 13 | 21.57 | -40.91% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 9.35 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 3.59 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 3.59 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.44 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.44 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 22 | 27.32 | -18.52% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 15.82 | -73.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.88 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 27 | 46.02 | 237.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 19.41 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 10.78 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 8.63 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.88 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 2.16 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 8 | 17.26 | 700.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 5.75 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.59 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.88 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 2.16 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 8.63 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 2.16 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.16 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 6 | 12.22 | -14.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 4.31 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.88 | 200.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 2.16 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 7 | 10.78 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 5.03 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 191 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 23 |
| April 2024 | 23 |
| March 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL2 1BJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 14 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |