OLD ORCHARD, AL2 2QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 2QB

OLD ORCHARD, AL2 2QB, St Albans has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.77 per 1,000 population. This AL2 2QB 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 2QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 2QB, encompassing approximately 939 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

AL2 2QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Street with total crimes: 8
  • Burydell Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Oliver Close with total crimes: 1

OLD ORCHARD, AL2 2QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences412.77300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.260.00%
Public order23.19100.00%
Vehicle crime12.130.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.19-80.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.320.00%
Possession of weapons12.130.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.38400.00%
Robbery15.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-50.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.13100.00%
Public order22.130.00%
Other crime12.130.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.26100.00%
Drugs12.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.060.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.13-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order39.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.19-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.19100.00%
Burglary12.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.38300.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-50.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.260.00%
Vehicle crime12.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 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 2 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
February 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 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 2. Burydell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oliver Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Park Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Penn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1