PERHAM WAY, AL2 1LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 1LB

PERHAM WAY, AL2 1LB, St Albans has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.32 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1LB 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 1LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1LB, encompassing approximately 2058 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL2 1LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Perham Way with total crimes: 4
  • Alexander Road with total crimes: 3
  • Tovey Close with total crimes: 2

PERHAM WAY, AL2 1LB 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46-50.00%
Burglary11.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.2014.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.89-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.910.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.2675.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.40250.00%
Other theft13.400.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.37-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-33.33%
Public order10.970.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.34400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.46-66.67%
Shoplifting10.49-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.32400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.970.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.43-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.97-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences78.26-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.40150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.43300.00%
Vehicle crime11.940.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.9133.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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 behaviour35.83-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.460.00%
Other theft11.460.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.430.00%
Robbery11.460.00%
Public order10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 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 1LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Perham Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Alexander Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Tovey Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Chantry Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Chester Gibbons Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kingfisher Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Napier Close
    Total1
    Drugs1