AL2 2LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 2LW

AL2 2LW, St Albans has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.31 per 1,000 population. This AL2 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 2LW, encompassing approximately 1094 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 2LW 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 2LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.74-33.33%
Other theft21.830.00%
Vehicle crime11.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.74-50.00%

In July 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 behaviour410.05-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.65-62.50%
Drugs12.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.31166.67%
Vehicle crime17.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

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 offences47.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.65200.00%
Other theft12.740.00%

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 offences25.48-33.33%
Burglary11.830.00%
Public order10.91-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%

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 offences36.40200.00%
Public order32.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.74-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.910.00%

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 behaviour23.650.00%
Vehicle crime11.830.00%
Public order10.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.650.00%
Burglary11.830.00%

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 order511.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.65-50.00%
Other theft11.830.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

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 behaviour48.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.74-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%

In September 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 behaviour410.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.650.00%
Vehicle crime12.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 2LW 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. Burydell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oliver Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Park Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Heracles Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Homestead Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1