HARDWICKE PLACE, AL2 1QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 1QD

HARDWICKE PLACE, AL2 1QD, St Albans has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.49 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1QD 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 1QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1QD, encompassing approximately 1686 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

AL2 1QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riverside with total crimes: 3
  • Willowside with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

HARDWICKE PLACE, AL2 1QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.4980.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.34-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7850.00%
Public order11.780.00%

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 behaviour58.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.97400.00%
Robbery22.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Public order11.190.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.93-28.57%
Burglary12.970.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.590.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.4916.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.15-33.33%
Other crime21.19100.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-66.67%
Burglary10.590.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.90-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences33.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78200.00%
Other crime11.780.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.1275.00%
Vehicle crime24.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.590.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.740.00%
Possession of weapons12.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-83.33%
Other theft10.590.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences68.30500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.56-20.00%
Other crime32.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.780.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.34150.00%
Public order22.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.19-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.15-66.67%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.05600.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.560.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20237
November 202314
October 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Riverside
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Willowside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Collyer Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. St Anne'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Birch Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Chicken Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Reed Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1