FOREFIELD, AL2 3DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 3DG

FOREFIELD, AL2 3DG, St Albans has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.25 per 1,000 population. This AL2 3DG 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 3DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 3DG, encompassing approximately 1600 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 3DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Belvedere Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Sunnydell with total crimes: 2

FOREFIELD, AL2 3DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.25-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.00250.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.25-75.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In May 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 behaviour43.120.00%
Other theft12.500.00%

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 behaviour48.12-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.50300.00%
Vehicle crime22.500.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.5060.00%
Vehicle crime25.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.25-87.50%
Burglary10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.00150.00%
Other theft23.12100.00%
Other crime21.25100.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.75100.00%
Shoplifting33.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87-33.33%
Other crime11.250.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.12-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.87200.00%
Other theft21.87-33.33%
Shoplifting21.25100.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.87-20.00%
Other theft32.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.1225.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.500.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

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 behaviour44.37-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.50-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1214.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.500.00%
Public order16.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234
August 202312

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 202310

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

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 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.

MonthCount
February 20242
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
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Belvedere Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Sunnydell
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Farringford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Penman Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1