AL2 1PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 1PH

AL2 1PH, St Albans has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.30 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1PH 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 1PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1PH, encompassing approximately 2855 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL2 1PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haseldine Road with total crimes: 3
  • Peters Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

AL2 1PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences86.30166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.8020.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.10100.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1066.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.75-40.00%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.45-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.75-50.00%
Shoplifting31.050.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.05-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour63.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.10-25.00%
Other crime21.05100.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.75333.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40100.00%
Shoplifting11.40-80.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.0025.00%
Shoplifting51.7566.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.550.00%
Shoplifting31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 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 offences85.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.80-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.9020.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.10-42.86%
Shoplifting11.400.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4525.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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 offences76.3075.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.45100.00%
Burglary31.40200.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20249
May 202413
April 20243
March 20241
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241

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 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 1PH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Haseldine Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Peters Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Collyer Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. St Anne'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Chester Gibbons Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Harvey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Birch Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Chicken Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1