AL2 2JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 2JU

AL2 2JU, St Albans has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.57 per 1,000 population. This AL2 2JU 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 2JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 2JU, encompassing approximately 608 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL2 2JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Centaurus Square with total crimes: 2
  • Lake View with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

AL2 2JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences36.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.93-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour29.86-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.29-33.33%
Burglary13.290.00%
Drugs11.640.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.15100.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.5750.00%
Vehicle crime14.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.290.00%
Other theft13.290.00%

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 offences28.22-33.33%
Other theft13.290.00%
Burglary11.640.00%
Public order11.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.930.00%

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 arson24.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.29-50.00%

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 behaviour24.93100.00%
Vehicle crime13.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.15600.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.500.00%

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 order413.150.00%
Other theft26.57100.00%
Burglary13.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.64-75.00%

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 behaviour414.79-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences46.57100.00%
Other theft16.570.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour614.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234
September 20236

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 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
February 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Centaurus Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Lake View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1