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

Overview of Crime in AL2 1ES

KINGS ROAD, AL2 1ES, St Albans has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.35 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1ES 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 1ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1ES, encompassing approximately 3403 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL2 1ES area, explore the AL2 1ES Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

AL2 1ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cotlandswick with total crimes: 6
  • Aubrey Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Haseldine Road with total crimes: 3

KINGS ROAD, AL2 1ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3557.14%
Anti-social behaviour63.230.00%
Public order31.76200.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-85.71%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime79.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.06-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.0620.00%
Burglary21.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.29-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.110.00%
Other theft72.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.06-16.67%
Shoplifting31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.6420.00%
Public order21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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 offences127.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.5325.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4750.00%
Shoplifting10.88-80.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.5866.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.4733.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.1850.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In March 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 behaviour33.82-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.8850.00%
Shoplifting30.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.88-84.62%
Robbery10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.9330.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.82166.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4642.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88200.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.0650.00%
Vehicle crime21.76100.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.06300.00%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.110.00%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20249
June 20249
May 202412
April 20243
March 20242
February 202413
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cotlandswick
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Aubrey Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Haseldine Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Alexander Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Peters Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chester Gibbons Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Kingfisher Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Harvey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lime Tree Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1