WATFORD ROAD, AL2 3DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 3DF

WATFORD ROAD, AL2 3DF, St Albans has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.83 per 1,000 population. This AL2 3DF 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 3DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 3DF, encompassing approximately 1640 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the AL2 3DF area, explore the AL2 3DF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

AL2 3DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1
  • Belvedere Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

WATFORD ROAD, AL2 3DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.92-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.66200.00%
Other theft11.830.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.49133.33%
Other theft14.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.660.00%
Other theft22.44100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.92-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.44100.00%
Vehicle crime22.440.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.5360.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.88-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.1416.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.2766.67%
Drugs13.050.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.660.00%
Shoplifting31.830.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.83-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.830.00%
Other theft21.83-33.33%
Public order11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.14-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4450.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.83-40.00%
Other theft31.8350.00%
Public order11.830.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.14150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0525.00%
Other theft23.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour44.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Belvedere Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1