AL2 2LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 2LX

AL2 2LX, St Albans has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.78 per 1,000 population. This AL2 2LX 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 2LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 2LX, encompassing approximately 1298 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 2LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Street with total crimes: 7
  • The Beeches with total crimes: 1
  • Sycamore Drive with total crimes: 1

AL2 2LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.080.00%
Other theft22.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-33.33%
Public order21.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%

In August 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 offences45.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.080.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.24-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.310.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.0912.50%
Anti-social behaviour66.93100.00%
Vehicle crime14.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.1650.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.850.00%
Public order11.54-66.67%
Burglary10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.70300.00%
Public order33.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.31-33.33%
Other crime11.540.00%

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 behaviour33.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.770.00%

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 behaviour24.62100.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In November 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 offences46.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.080.00%
Other theft11.540.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In October 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 offences46.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.54-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.080.00%
Vehicle crime12.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

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 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 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 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