WYEDALE, AL2 1TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 1TH

WYEDALE, AL2 1TH, St Albans has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.39 per 1,000 population. This AL2 1TH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL2 postcode area, which has experienced 237 crimes and a crime rate of 9.60 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL2 1TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 1TH, encompassing approximately 991 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

AL2 1TH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colnbrook Close with total crimes: 22
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

WYEDALE, AL2 1TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1743.3954.55%
Shoplifting1417.15-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour514.1325.00%
Vehicle crime45.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.04-33.33%
Theft from the person12.020.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2647.4262.50%
Other theft1126.23-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour411.10-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.04-57.14%
Other crime13.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2356.504.55%
Shoplifting1623.2145.45%
Violence and sexual offences716.1416.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.06-16.67%
Other crime25.040.00%
Vehicle crime12.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2250.45-4.35%
Shoplifting1122.20-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour611.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.05100.00%
Theft from the person26.05100.00%
Robbery12.02-50.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-50.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2357.5115.00%
Shoplifting2123.2161.54%
Violence and sexual offences321.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.030.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Robbery22.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.02-81.82%
Theft from the person12.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2054.4911.11%
Shoplifting1320.18-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour1113.1237.50%
Other crime211.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.02-77.78%
Public order22.02100.00%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%
Possession of weapons12.020.00%
Robbery11.010.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2464.58140.00%
Other theft1824.2212.50%
Violence and sexual offences918.16125.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.08300.00%
Burglary28.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1635.31-30.43%
Shoplifting1016.14-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences410.09-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.02-50.00%
Public order11.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2351.46-14.81%
Shoplifting1423.217.69%
Violence and sexual offences514.13-28.57%
Vehicle crime35.04-25.00%
Public order23.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.020.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2757.51285.71%
Shoplifting1327.24333.33%
Violence and sexual offences713.12133.33%
Vehicle crime47.06-42.86%
Public order34.04200.00%
Robbery13.030.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-83.33%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime732.29250.00%
Other theft77.06600.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.05100.00%
Shoplifting34.04-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.03-25.00%
Public order13.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1527.2436.36%
Violence and sexual offences415.13100.00%
Burglary24.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%
Vehicle crime22.02100.00%
Public order12.02-50.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1119.170.00%
Public order211.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 202411
February 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
August 20232

A total of 208 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202411
June 202423
May 202422
April 202423
March 202420
February 202418
January 202416
December 202323
November 202327
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 191 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202426
June 202416
May 202411
April 202421
March 202413
February 202424
January 202410
December 202314
November 202313
October 20233
September 202315
August 202311

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20249
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Colnbrook Close
    Total22
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Eskdale
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Ribbledale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1