HANCROSS CLOSE, AL2 3BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 3BX

HANCROSS CLOSE, AL2 3BX, St Albans has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.82 per 1,000 population. This AL2 3BX 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 3BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 3BX, encompassing approximately 1184 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Robbery: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 3BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birch Copse with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Reynard'S Way with total crimes: 3

HANCROSS CLOSE, AL2 3BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery411.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.38100.00%
Burglary23.380.00%
Public order11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.60-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.380.00%
Public order11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.980.00%
Other theft24.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.690.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.6066.67%
Public order24.220.00%
Other theft21.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.380.00%
Drugs12.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary39.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.53-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.530.00%
Public order12.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.220.00%
Other theft13.380.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.380.00%
Public order12.530.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences36.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.53100.00%
Vehicle crime21.69100.00%
Other crime11.690.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour25.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.690.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
March 20243
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20243

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL2 3BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Birch Copse
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
  • 3. Reynard'S Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. North Orbital Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Wildwood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1