BALMORAL CLOSE, AL2 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 2AF

BALMORAL CLOSE, AL2 2AF, St Albans has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.08 per 1,000 population. This AL2 2AF 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 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 2AF, encompassing approximately 1471 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL2 2AF area, explore the AL2 2AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 2AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harbert Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Darley Croft with total crimes: 1
  • Slowmans Close with total crimes: 1

BALMORAL CLOSE, AL2 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.04-50.00%
Other theft11.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.44-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.720.00%
Burglary11.360.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.15133.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.760.00%
Other theft12.040.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.40200.00%
Public order12.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.680.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.08-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Burglary10.68-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1575.00%
Burglary34.760.00%
Vehicle crime12.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.720.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20242
June 20243
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

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

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June 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL2 2AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harbert Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Darley Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Slowmans Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Halton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Heracles Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Homestead Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1