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

Overview of Crime in AL2 1HW

HIGH STREET, AL2 1HW, St Albans has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.72 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1HW 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 1HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1HW, encompassing approximately 3211 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

AL2 1HW 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

HIGH STREET, AL2 1HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.7225.00%
Vehicle crime73.11-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.18-37.50%
Burglary21.560.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.03-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences82.49-27.27%
Vehicle crime82.490.00%
Burglary22.490.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.03450.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.43-8.33%
Other theft23.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.740.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.29300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.740.00%
Shoplifting10.62-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.29400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9350.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.18-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-50.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-92.31%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.7218.18%
Anti-social behaviour74.05133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.1833.33%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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 offences116.2357.14%
Anti-social behaviour33.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9350.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.98133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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 behaviour33.74-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.93-57.14%
Burglary20.930.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.92-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.1825.00%
Vehicle crime41.56100.00%
Robbery11.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences85.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.490.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202411
June 202412
May 202412
April 20243
March 20241
February 202413
January 202411
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202411
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

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 1HW 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. Aubrey Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Chester Gibbons Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Kingfisher Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Napier Close
    Total1
    Drugs1