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

Overview of Crime in AL2 1QS

HIGH STREET, AL2 1QS, St Albans has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.01 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1QS 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 1QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1QS, encompassing approximately 1630 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

AL2 1QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colnbrook Close with total crimes: 16
  • Riverside with total crimes: 3
  • Willowside with total crimes: 3

HIGH STREET, AL2 1QS 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1519.017.14%
Violence and sexual offences89.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.91-75.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1421.4627.27%
Anti-social behaviour88.590.00%
Shoplifting54.9166.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.450.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1116.56-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour86.75-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences44.910.00%
Shoplifting32.45-40.00%
Burglary11.840.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2128.2116.67%
Anti-social behaviour912.880.00%
Shoplifting55.520.00%
Other crime43.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.450.00%
Possession of weapons12.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1822.08-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour911.0428.57%
Violence and sexual offences45.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4550.00%
Burglary11.840.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2325.1435.29%
Anti-social behaviour714.1040.00%
Shoplifting54.29-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-66.67%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1720.24-5.56%
Shoplifting610.43-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.6825.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1824.5338.46%
Shoplifting811.04700.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.68300.00%
Other crime32.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1312.88-35.00%
Public order27.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2018.40-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences412.27-73.33%
Shoplifting32.45-40.00%
Burglary11.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2635.57271.43%
Violence and sexual offences1515.94150.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.2050.00%
Shoplifting53.680.00%
Public order23.07100.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-66.67%
Burglary10.610.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft714.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
November 20236
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 203 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 202411
June 202421
May 202418
April 202423
March 202417
February 202418
January 202413
December 202320
November 202326
October 20237

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
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
March 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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