WATER MEADOWS, AL2 2EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 2EW

WATER MEADOWS, AL2 2EW, St Albans has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.75 per 1,000 population. This AL2 2EW 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 2EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 2EW, encompassing approximately 841 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 2EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lake View with total crimes: 1
  • The Beeches with total crimes: 1
  • Sycamore Drive with total crimes: 1

WATER MEADOWS, AL2 2EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.38-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.56-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.32-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.56-25.00%
Drugs13.560.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.13100.00%
Vehicle crime14.750.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.13200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.560.00%
Other theft12.380.00%

In April 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 offences27.13-33.33%
Other theft12.380.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.56100.00%
Public order12.380.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.75100.00%
Vehicle crime12.380.00%
Public order11.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.32500.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.130.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order410.690.00%
Other theft24.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.38-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-75.00%
Burglary11.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.750.00%
Other theft14.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lake View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Beeches
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sycamore Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Park Place
    Total1
    Other theft1