WATLING STREET, AL2 2NW, St Albans has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.18 per 1,000 population. This AL2 2NW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL2 postcode area, which has experienced 237 crimes and a crime rate of 9.60 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this AL2 2NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 2NW, encompassing approximately 379 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 7 | 42.18 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 18.45 | 400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 13.18 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 7.91 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 7 | 34.27 | 16.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 18.45 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 13.18 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 20 | 71.18 | 122.22% |
| Other theft | 6 | 52.72 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 15.82 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 9 | 39.54 | 125.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 23.73 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 5.27 | -71.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 5.27 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 2.64 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 7 | 42.18 | 40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 18.45 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 10.54 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 5.27 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 2.64 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.64 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 5 | 34.27 | 400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 13.18 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 10.54 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.27 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 2.64 | -66.67% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 5 | 29.00 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 13.18 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 7.91 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.64 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 2.64 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 5 | 26.36 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 4 | 13.18 | -55.56% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 10.54 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 9 | 44.82 | 12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 23.73 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 18.45 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 8 | 42.18 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 21.09 | -12.50% |
| Public order | 1 | 18.45 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 8 | 55.36 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 21.09 | -45.45% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 15.82 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 7.91 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 5.27 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 2.64 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 11 | 39.54 | 120.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 29.00 | -33.33% |
In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 6 | 29.00 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 15.82 | 0.00% |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL2 2NW postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 13 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |