COTLANDSWICK, AL2 1EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 1EG

COTLANDSWICK, AL2 1EG, St Albans has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.47 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1EG 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 1EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1EG, encompassing approximately 3068 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

AL2 1EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cotlandswick with total crimes: 6
  • Suffolk Close with total crimes: 5
  • Perham Way with total crimes: 4

COTLANDSWICK, AL2 1EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.47100.00%
Vehicle crime63.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.96-33.33%
Public order31.3050.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime88.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.61-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.96-44.44%
Burglary21.63100.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.93166.67%
Other theft22.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.93-40.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.17300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.9166.67%
Shoplifting21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour34.24-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.28-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences11.63-91.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

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 offences127.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.9120.00%
Possession of weapons11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.1728.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63200.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.5675.00%
Vehicle crime32.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.24-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.30200.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.210.00%
Vehicle crime42.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20249
June 20249
May 202412
April 20243
March 20241
February 202412
January 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 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 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 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 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL2 1EG 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. Perham Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Aubrey Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Alexander Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Peters Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Kingfisher Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Harvey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Public order1