WATLING STREET, AL2 2NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 2NZ

WATLING STREET, AL2 2NZ, St Albans has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.35 per 1,000 population. This AL2 2NZ 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 2NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 2NZ, encompassing approximately 691 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

AL2 2NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Park Street with total crimes: 8
  • Burydell Lane with total crimes: 1

WATLING STREET, AL2 2NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting530.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.23400.00%
Other theft37.23-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour34.34-40.00%
Public order24.340.00%
Drugs12.890.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft726.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.120.00%
Shoplifting57.23400.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.23-83.33%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft724.5716.67%
Violence and sexual offences610.12500.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.670.00%
Shoplifting12.89-95.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%

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
Shoplifting2041.91122.22%
Other theft628.91200.00%
Vehicle crime18.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting923.12125.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.0150.00%
Other theft24.34-71.43%
Public order12.890.00%
Robbery11.450.00%

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 theft724.5740.00%
Shoplifting410.12100.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.890.00%
Burglary11.450.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft518.79400.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.23200.00%
Shoplifting24.34-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.890.00%
Other crime12.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.23100.00%
Other theft12.89-66.67%
Drugs11.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting517.34-28.57%
Other theft37.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime14.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%

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 theft926.0212.50%
Shoplifting713.010.00%
Public order110.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%

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 theft826.0233.33%
Shoplifting711.56-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour210.120.00%
Public order12.89-50.00%

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
Shoplifting836.13100.00%
Other theft611.56-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences68.67500.00%
Public order28.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.890.00%

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 theft1126.020.00%
Shoplifting415.900.00%
Vehicle crime15.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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

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 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 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 20243
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 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 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
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Park Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 3. Burydell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oliver Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1