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

Overview of Crime in AL2 1RJ

HIGH STREET, AL2 1RJ, St Albans has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.99 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1RJ 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 1RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1RJ, encompassing approximately 2602 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 1RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Perham Way with total crimes: 4
  • Haseldine Road with total crimes: 3
  • Riverside with total crimes: 3

HIGH STREET, AL2 1RJ 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.46-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.9980.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.46-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.690.00%
Burglary21.15100.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Other theft10.77-85.71%
Public order10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.99-10.00%
Other theft73.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.69-61.54%
Shoplifting31.920.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.29116.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.9911.11%
Criminal damage and arson33.84-25.00%
Other crime21.15100.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.8428.57%
Violence and sexual offences63.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.31100.00%
Shoplifting11.54-80.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.4540.00%
Shoplifting52.6966.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.92100.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.15-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.92-57.14%
Shoplifting31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.15133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.69500.00%
Vehicle crime22.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.46-62.50%
Public order21.150.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.15-38.46%
Vehicle crime23.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-71.43%
Public order20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.22225.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.990.00%
Other theft12.69-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.690.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 202410
May 20249
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20245
June 202413
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20238
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Perham Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Haseldine Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Riverside
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tovey Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Collyer Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St Anne'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Chantry Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Chester Gibbons Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Birch Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Chicken Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Reed Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1