BURR CLOSE, AL2 1RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 1RD

BURR CLOSE, AL2 1RD, St Albans has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.83 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1RD 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 1RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1RD, encompassing approximately 1576 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL2 1RD area, explore the AL2 1RD 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

AL2 1RD 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

BURR CLOSE, AL2 1RD 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 theft1522.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences109.51150.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.34-66.67%
Burglary21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Shoplifting21.27-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Public order11.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1523.4625.00%
Shoplifting79.5140.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.44-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences43.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Public order11.270.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1219.02-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour77.610.00%
Shoplifting54.44-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences33.17-40.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2331.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour714.580.00%
Shoplifting74.4475.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.44-16.67%
Other crime33.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2329.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour714.5816.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.80100.00%
Shoplifting42.54-63.64%
Burglary12.540.00%
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 theft2331.0721.05%
Shoplifting1114.5810.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime33.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Public order11.270.00%

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 theft1930.445.56%
Shoplifting1012.0511.11%
Anti-social behaviour96.3480.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.71-66.67%
Vehicle crime32.54200.00%
Possession of weapons11.900.00%
Public order10.630.00%
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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1832.3438.46%
Violence and sexual offences1211.41200.00%
Shoplifting97.61125.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.71150.00%
Other crime33.170.00%
Burglary21.900.00%
Vehicle crime11.27-50.00%
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 theft1318.39-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.240.00%
Shoplifting42.5433.33%
Public order32.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.900.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%

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 theft2019.02-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences412.68-75.00%
Shoplifting32.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.90100.00%
Burglary11.270.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2840.58250.00%
Violence and sexual offences1617.76166.67%
Shoplifting910.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.7150.00%
Public order23.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.27-75.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

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 theft815.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.540.00%
Vehicle crime12.540.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
February 20245
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 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 202412
January 20244
December 20234
November 202316
October 20236

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20244
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 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 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 217 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 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 202320
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 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 4 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
February 20241
October 20231

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 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 1RD 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