HOW WOOD, AL2 2RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 2RW

HOW WOOD, AL2 2RW, St Albans has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.16 per 1,000 population. This AL2 2RW 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 2RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 2RW, encompassing approximately 2214 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 2RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Penn Road with total crimes: 1
  • Yewtree End with total crimes: 1
  • Harbert Gardens with total crimes: 1

HOW WOOD, AL2 2RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.26-50.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.810.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.710.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.71100.00%
Public order11.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.810.00%
Public order20.900.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.810.00%
Other crime10.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime23.610.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.61-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9775.00%
Burglary23.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%

In November 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 offences44.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.810.00%
Public order21.350.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.060.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20239

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Penn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Yewtree End
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Harbert Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Darley Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Slowmans Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Halton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Heracles Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1