CARDINAL PLACE, AL2 2ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 2ES

CARDINAL PLACE, AL2 2ES, St Albans has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.95 per 1,000 population. This AL2 2ES 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 2ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 2ES, encompassing approximately 375 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 2ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

CARDINAL PLACE, AL2 2ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting531.950.00%
Other theft313.31-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences27.990.00%
Drugs15.320.00%
Other crime12.660.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft739.930.00%
Shoplifting518.63400.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.310.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft737.2716.67%
Violence and sexual offences518.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.310.00%
Shoplifting12.66-95.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2074.54122.22%
Other theft653.24200.00%
Bicycle theft115.970.00%
Vehicle crime12.660.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting937.27125.00%
Other theft223.96-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour15.32-66.67%
Public order12.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.660.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft742.5940.00%
Shoplifting418.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.65-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.99-83.33%
Vehicle crime12.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences647.92100.00%
Other theft515.97150.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.310.00%
Shoplifting210.65-60.00%
Other crime15.320.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting529.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.310.00%
Other theft27.99-33.33%
Drugs15.320.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting523.96-28.57%
Other theft313.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime17.990.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft942.590.00%
Shoplifting723.960.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft945.2650.00%
Shoplifting723.96-12.50%
Public order118.63-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting858.57100.00%
Other theft621.30-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences415.970.00%
Public order210.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.660.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1139.930.00%
Shoplifting429.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
October 20234

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 202420
May 20249
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
October 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1