LARKS RIDGE, AL2 3DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 3DT

LARKS RIDGE, AL2 3DT, St Albans has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.59 per 1,000 population. This AL2 3DT 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 3DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 3DT, encompassing approximately 1256 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

AL2 3DT Crime Hotspots

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

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

LARKS RIDGE, AL2 3DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.59-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-50.00%

In August 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 offences46.37-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour23.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

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 offences76.37250.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.570.00%

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 crime23.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.59-75.00%

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 behaviour43.9833.33%
Other theft13.180.00%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour38.75-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.39200.00%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Other theft11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.9650.00%
Vehicle crime24.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.59-85.71%
Burglary10.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.1475.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.57100.00%
Drugs13.180.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.7533.33%
Shoplifting33.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.39-33.33%
Other crime11.590.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

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 behaviour38.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.39200.00%
Shoplifting22.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Other theft10.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.39-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.5525.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Other theft11.590.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

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 behaviour45.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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