KINGS ROAD, AL2 1ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 1ER

KINGS ROAD, AL2 1ER, St Albans has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.19 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1ER 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 1ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1ER, encompassing approximately 2910 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 1ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cotlandswick with total crimes: 6
  • Aubrey Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Norris Close with total crimes: 3

KINGS ROAD, AL2 1ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.19-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.410.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-87.50%
Other theft10.340.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime89.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7550.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.19-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson32.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-50.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.19-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.59142.86%
Anti-social behaviour45.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.78250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.37-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.5325.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.440.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-33.33%
Other theft20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In December 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 offences43.44-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.47-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.72200.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.150.00%
Vehicle crime23.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

Crime by Type

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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202411
May 202417
April 20247
March 20242
February 202410
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cotlandswick
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Aubrey Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Norris Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Peters Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Harvey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Lime Tree Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1