BELL LANE, AL2 1BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 1BY

BELL LANE, AL2 1BY, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.00 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1BY 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 1BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1BY, encompassing approximately 410 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL2 1BY area, explore the AL2 1BY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the AL2 1BY area, visit the AL2 1BY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

AL2 1BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 1

BELL LANE, AL2 1BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting656.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour514.6166.67%
Vehicle crime412.1733.33%
Violence and sexual offences39.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.300.00%
Other theft14.87-66.67%
Possession of weapons12.430.00%
Public order12.430.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting953.56-60.87%
Anti-social behaviour321.91200.00%
Other theft37.30200.00%
Vehicle crime37.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.30200.00%
Theft from the person17.300.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2370.61109.09%
Anti-social behaviour156.00-66.67%
Other crime12.430.00%
Bicycle theft12.430.00%
Other theft12.43-50.00%
Public order12.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.43-87.50%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1168.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences826.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour319.4850.00%
Other theft27.30-60.00%
Other crime14.870.00%
Vehicle crime12.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.430.00%
Public order12.430.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1168.17-31.25%
Other theft526.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour29.74100.00%
Theft from the person24.87100.00%
Robbery14.87-50.00%
Burglary12.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.430.00%
Vehicle crime12.430.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1665.74128.57%
Violence and sexual offences338.96200.00%
Public order27.300.00%
Robbery24.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.870.00%
Theft from the person12.430.00%
Vehicle crime12.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.43-90.91%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1175.48450.00%
Shoplifting726.78-56.25%
Other theft417.040.00%
Other crime29.740.00%
Public order24.87100.00%
Vehicle crime24.870.00%
Possession of weapons14.87-50.00%
Robbery12.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.43-90.91%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1685.2177.78%
Violence and sexual offences1138.96175.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.78-33.33%
Burglary24.870.00%
Possession of weapons24.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.870.00%
Public order12.430.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting951.13-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences421.91-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.74200.00%
Other theft37.300.00%
Public order17.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.430.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1160.8737.50%
Violence and sexual offences526.7825.00%
Other theft312.1750.00%
Public order27.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.870.00%
Vehicle crime12.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.430.00%
Theft from the person12.430.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting843.82166.67%
Violence and sexual offences419.48100.00%
Other theft29.74100.00%
Robbery14.870.00%
Public order12.430.00%
Vehicle crime12.43-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.43-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour751.130.00%
Vehicle crime417.040.00%
Shoplifting39.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.300.00%
Possession of weapons14.870.00%
Other theft12.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 202411
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20237

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
March 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202423
June 202411
May 202411
April 202416
March 20247
February 202416
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 202411
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242

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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL2 1BY 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. Supermarket
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Public order1