AL2 1FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 1FQ

AL2 1FQ, St Albans has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1FQ 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 1FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1FQ, encompassing approximately 1841 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL2 1FQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haseldine Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

AL2 1FQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences45.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63100.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Bicycle theft21.630.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.520.00%
Shoplifting33.260.00%
Burglary11.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%

In June 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 offences810.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.3433.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.170.00%
Other crime21.63100.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences45.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63200.00%
Other crime11.630.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.43200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.63100.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-75.00%

In January 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 behaviour44.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.17-60.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In December 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 offences57.06-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.720.00%
Burglary12.170.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

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 offences75.97133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.80300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.63-66.67%
Other theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.720.00%
Shoplifting11.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Haseldine Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Collyer Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Birch Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Chicken Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1