RICHARDSON CLOSE, AL2 1QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 1QW

RICHARDSON CLOSE, AL2 1QW, St Albans has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.97 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1QW 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 1QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1QW, encompassing approximately 2003 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL2 1QW area, explore the AL2 1QW 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: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

AL2 1QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colnbrook Close with total crimes: 16
  • Haseldine Road with total crimes: 3
  • Riverside with total crimes: 3

RICHARDSON CLOSE, AL2 1QW 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1517.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.49125.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.49-42.86%
Burglary22.000.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Shoplifting21.00-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1519.46-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour77.4916.67%
Shoplifting63.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.9933.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.000.00%
Robbery21.500.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1615.97-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour67.98-33.33%
Shoplifting62.9920.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.9950.00%
Burglary11.500.00%

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 theft2121.9616.67%
Anti-social behaviour910.48-10.00%
Shoplifting54.49400.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.50-71.43%
Other crime21.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1820.46-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour108.9842.86%
Violence and sexual offences74.99600.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.4933.33%
Shoplifting12.00-90.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2324.4535.29%
Shoplifting1011.4811.11%
Anti-social behaviour74.9940.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.49200.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-75.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1719.46-5.56%
Shoplifting98.4812.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.49-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.50-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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 theft1821.9638.46%
Shoplifting88.98300.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.99600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.49500.00%
Other crime32.990.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1310.48-31.58%
Shoplifting26.49-33.33%
Public order21.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1916.47-26.92%
Violence and sexual offences79.48-50.00%
Shoplifting33.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.50-87.50%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2628.94225.00%
Violence and sexual offences1412.98250.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.9960.00%
Shoplifting63.990.00%
Burglary22.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft810.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 202410
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 202410
March 20249
February 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20247
January 20241
December 20237
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 209 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202416
June 202421
May 202418
April 202423
March 202417
February 202418
January 202413
December 202319
November 202326
October 20238

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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