AL2 1QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 1QA

AL2 1QA, St Albans has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.26 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1QA 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 1QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1QA, encompassing approximately 1590 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

AL2 1QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colnbrook Close with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Riverside with total crimes: 3

AL2 1QA 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1523.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences109.43150.00%
Vehicle crime36.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.89-75.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Shoplifting21.26-71.43%
Public order11.260.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1524.5125.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.430.00%
Shoplifting75.0340.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Public order11.260.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1220.11-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour87.54-20.00%
Shoplifting55.03-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences43.14-33.33%
Burglary12.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2333.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour1014.460.00%
Shoplifting76.2975.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.400.00%
Other crime33.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.890.00%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2330.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour1014.4642.86%
Violence and sexual offences66.29100.00%
Shoplifting43.77-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson32.5150.00%
Burglary11.890.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2331.4321.05%
Shoplifting1114.4610.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.91-22.22%
Vehicle crime34.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.89-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%
Public order11.260.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1929.545.56%
Shoplifting1011.9411.11%
Anti-social behaviour96.29125.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.66-63.64%
Vehicle crime32.51200.00%
Public order11.890.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1830.8038.46%
Violence and sexual offences1111.31175.00%
Shoplifting96.91125.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.66100.00%
Other crime32.510.00%
Burglary21.890.00%
Vehicle crime11.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1317.60-38.10%
Violence and sexual offences48.170.00%
Shoplifting42.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.26-33.33%
Public order21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2120.74-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.20-76.47%
Vehicle crime32.510.00%
Shoplifting31.89-66.67%
Burglary11.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2842.74250.00%
Violence and sexual offences1717.60183.33%
Shoplifting910.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.6650.00%
Public order33.77200.00%
Vehicle crime31.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.89-75.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft816.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.510.00%
Vehicle crime22.510.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 202411
January 20244
December 20234
November 202317
October 20236

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 218 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202412
June 202423
May 202423
April 202423
March 202419
February 202418
January 202413
December 202321
November 202328
October 20238

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 202411
March 202410
February 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20243

A total of 3 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
February 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Colnbrook Close
    Total16
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Riverside
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Willowside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. St Anne'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Chantry Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Birch Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Chicken Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Reed Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Colne Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Ribbledale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1