THE BEECHES, AL2 2PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 2PL

THE BEECHES, AL2 2PL, St Albans has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.17 per 1,000 population. This AL2 2PL 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 2PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 2PL, encompassing approximately 1133 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

AL2 2PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Street with total crimes: 3
  • Centaurus Square with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

THE BEECHES, AL2 2PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences46.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.5350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.29-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Possession of weapons11.760.00%
Public order10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.59166.67%
Violence and sexual offences37.06-40.00%
Vehicle crime12.650.00%

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 offences57.9466.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.4150.00%
Robbery12.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.650.00%
Public order11.76-66.67%
Burglary10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

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 offences47.94300.00%
Public order33.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.65-33.33%

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 behaviour35.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.650.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.880.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.17200.00%
Vehicle crime12.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.76-66.67%
Public order10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.170.00%
Other theft12.650.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.88-75.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.65-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Park Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Centaurus Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oliver Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1