AL2 2LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 2LN

AL2 2LN, St Albans has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.99 per 1,000 population. This AL2 2LN 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 2LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 2LN, encompassing approximately 1001 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

AL2 2LN 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

AL2 2LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.990.00%
Other theft22.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.00-66.67%

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 offences33.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.00-66.67%

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 behaviour37.99-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences33.00-50.00%
Drugs13.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.98133.33%
Violence and sexual offences66.9950.00%
Vehicle crime15.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences47.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.99200.00%
Other theft13.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.99-33.33%
Burglary12.000.00%
Public order11.00-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.990.00%
Public order33.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.00-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%

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 behaviour23.99100.00%
Vehicle crime12.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.990.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order511.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.9933.33%
Other theft13.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-75.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20235

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 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL2 2LN 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
  • 5. Homestead Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1