ALEXANDER ROAD, AL2 1HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 1HU

ALEXANDER ROAD, AL2 1HU, St Albans has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.01 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1HU 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 1HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1HU, encompassing approximately 1832 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

AL2 1HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cotlandswick with total crimes: 6
  • Suffolk Close with total crimes: 5
  • Perham Way with total crimes: 4

ALEXANDER ROAD, AL2 1HU 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.0140.00%
Vehicle crime63.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.27-40.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.19-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.73-16.67%
Vehicle crime22.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.73100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.27500.00%
Robbery13.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.820.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.3750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.64-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09100.00%
Public order11.090.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.73-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.64-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.0128.57%
Anti-social behaviour54.9125.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.7333.33%
Possession of weapons12.180.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences79.8216.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.18200.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.46200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.64-40.00%
Burglary11.640.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.000.00%
Vehicle crime32.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 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
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cotlandswick
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Suffolk Close
    Total5
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Perham Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Alexander Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Peters Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Kingfisher Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Napier Close
    Total1
    Drugs1