HIGH STREET, AL2 1EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 1EA

HIGH STREET, AL2 1EA, St Albans has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.24 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1EA 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 1EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1EA, encompassing approximately 1867 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL2 1EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cotlandswick with total crimes: 6
  • Suffolk Close with total crimes: 5
  • Aubrey Avenue with total crimes: 3

HIGH STREET, AL2 1EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.2480.00%
Vehicle crime44.82-55.56%
Public order32.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-50.00%
Burglary21.610.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime912.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.21-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.680.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.57500.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.21100.00%
Robbery13.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.82-25.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.8933.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.1450.00%
Shoplifting21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.89-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.61100.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.21-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences12.14-91.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.4250.00%
Possession of weapons13.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.14300.00%
Other theft12.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Drugs10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.96100.00%
Vehicle crime33.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.82200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.61-40.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.420.00%
Vehicle crime42.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 202412
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cotlandswick
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Suffolk Close
    Total5
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Aubrey Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Alexander Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Peters Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Kingfisher Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Public order1