UPTON CLOSE, AL2 2NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 2NR

UPTON CLOSE, AL2 2NR, St Albans has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.91 per 1,000 population. This AL2 2NR 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 2NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 2NR, encompassing approximately 424 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 2NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11

UPTON CLOSE, AL2 2NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting525.910.00%
Other theft311.78-57.14%
Drugs17.070.00%
Other crime12.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.360.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft737.690.00%
Shoplifting516.49400.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.780.00%
Robbery17.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences735.340.00%
Other theft716.4916.67%
Shoplifting116.49-95.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2063.60122.22%
Other theft647.11200.00%
Vehicle crime114.130.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting932.98125.00%
Other theft221.20-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour14.71-50.00%
Public order12.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.360.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft737.6940.00%
Shoplifting416.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.42-50.00%
Burglary14.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.360.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft532.98400.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.42-33.33%
Shoplifting24.71-60.00%
Other crime14.710.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting525.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences311.780.00%
Drugs17.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.360.00%
Other theft12.36-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting523.56-28.57%
Other theft411.78-55.56%
Vehicle crime19.420.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft940.0512.50%
Shoplifting721.200.00%
Drugs116.490.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft837.6933.33%
Shoplifting718.85-12.50%
Public order116.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting849.47100.00%
Other theft618.85-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences314.130.00%
Public order27.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.360.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1135.340.00%
Shoplifting425.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 202420
May 20249
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
October 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1