AL2 2NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 2NJ

AL2 2NJ, St Albans has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.67 per 1,000 population. This AL2 2NJ 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 2NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 2NJ, encompassing approximately 1026 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL2 2NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Street with total crimes: 7
  • Lake View with total crimes: 1
  • The Beeches with total crimes: 1

AL2 2NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.6725.00%
Other theft24.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.95-50.00%
Public order21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour47.7933.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.90-33.33%

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 offences612.6720.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.85-62.50%
Drugs12.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.64166.67%
Violence and sexual offences57.790.00%
Vehicle crime14.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.77150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.8750.00%
Other theft12.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary27.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Public order11.95-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

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 offences37.79200.00%
Public order32.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.92-33.33%

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 behaviour34.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.970.00%

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 behaviour24.87100.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.97-75.00%
Public order10.970.00%

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 offences45.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order59.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.87-50.00%
Other theft11.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-75.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

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 behaviour48.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.900.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.820.00%
Vehicle crime13.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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 39 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
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20235

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 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 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 2. Lake View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Beeches
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Sycamore Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Burydell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oliver Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Park Place
    Total1
    Other theft1