BIRCHWOOD WAY, AL2 2SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 2SF

BIRCHWOOD WAY, AL2 2SF, St Albans has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.72 per 1,000 population. This AL2 2SF 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 2SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 2SF, encompassing approximately 1840 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL2 2SF area, explore the AL2 2SF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 2SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Black Green Wood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Harbert Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Darley Croft with total crimes: 1

BIRCHWOOD WAY, AL2 2SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.72-33.33%
Other theft11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.17-25.00%
Other theft11.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.170.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

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 offences66.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.26100.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

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 offences43.80100.00%
Public order12.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

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 offences22.72100.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

In March 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 behaviour11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-50.00%

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 crime24.350.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.89-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

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 offences75.43250.00%
Burglary23.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Black Green Wood Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Harbert Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Darley Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Halton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1