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

Overview of Crime in AL2 1EU

HIGH STREET, AL2 1EU, St Albans has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.55 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1EU 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 1EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1EU, encompassing approximately 3625 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

AL2 1EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cotlandswick with total crimes: 6
  • Perham Way with total crimes: 4
  • Aubrey Avenue with total crimes: 3

HIGH STREET, AL2 1EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences128.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.31-14.29%
Burglary31.6550.00%
Vehicle crime30.83-57.14%
Public order30.83200.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.21-22.22%
Vehicle crime71.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Other theft20.55-71.43%
Burglary20.550.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.93-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour93.31125.00%
Other theft72.480.00%
Shoplifting31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.89-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour43.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.45433.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65-25.00%
Shoplifting10.83-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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
Shoplifting55.7966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.86-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.10-78.57%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-60.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.5527.27%
Anti-social behaviour83.86166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.2166.67%
Vehicle crime21.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0737.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.6960.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.69-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.38-33.33%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.24-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.65-33.33%
Robbery10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences96.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.480.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 202412
June 202413
May 202416
April 20243
March 20243
February 202414
January 202411
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 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
September 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cotlandswick
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Perham Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Aubrey Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Haseldine Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Alexander Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Tovey Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Peters Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chantry Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Chester Gibbons Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Kingfisher Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Napier Close
    Total1
    Drugs1