AL2 1HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 1HG

AL2 1HG, St Albans has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.00 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1HG 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 1HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1HG, encompassing approximately 1611 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 1HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colnbrook Close with total crimes: 16
  • Riverside with total crimes: 3
  • Willowside with total crimes: 3

AL2 1HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1518.007.14%
Violence and sexual offences79.31133.33%
Burglary24.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%
Public order10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.62-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1419.8640.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.69-37.50%
Shoplifting53.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.86-25.00%
Public order11.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1016.14-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour86.21-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences44.960.00%
Shoplifting32.48-40.00%
Burglary11.860.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2126.6916.67%
Anti-social behaviour913.03-10.00%
Shoplifting55.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.100.00%
Other crime22.480.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1821.72-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour1011.1766.67%
Violence and sexual offences46.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.48-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2323.5835.29%
Anti-social behaviour614.2750.00%
Shoplifting53.72-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1718.62-5.56%
Shoplifting610.55-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.7233.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.48-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1824.2038.46%
Shoplifting811.17700.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.72200.00%
Other crime31.860.00%
Vehicle crime11.860.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1312.41-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.62-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2019.24-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences412.41-66.67%
Shoplifting32.48-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2632.89271.43%
Violence and sexual offences1216.14100.00%
Shoplifting57.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.100.00%
Public order22.48100.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-66.67%
Burglary10.620.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft714.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20248
June 20249
May 202410
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 202 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 202410
June 202421
May 202418
April 202423
March 202417
February 202418
January 202413
December 202320
November 202326
October 20237

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Colnbrook Close
    Total16
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Riverside
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Willowside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. St Anne'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Chantry Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Reed Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Colne Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Ribbledale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1