AL2 3FN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 3FN

AL2 3FN, St Albans has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.79 per 1,000 population. This AL2 3FN 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 3FN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 3FN, encompassing approximately 542 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 3FN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anvil Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Barnes Wallis Way with total crimes: 3
  • Ash Copse with total crimes: 1

AL2 3FN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.79-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.9050.00%
Other crime25.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1031.32400.00%
Anti-social behaviour218.42100.00%
Public order23.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.680.00%
Robbery11.840.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%

In July 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 offences29.21-50.00%
Other theft13.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.84-50.00%

In June 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 offences416.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson27.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.680.00%
Public order11.840.00%
Burglary11.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.530.00%
Other theft13.680.00%
Public order11.840.00%
Drugs11.840.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.110.00%
Burglary211.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.680.00%
Other theft11.840.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.37100.00%
Burglary13.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.840.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft27.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.21100.00%
Burglary13.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%
Public order11.840.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour15.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.840.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.68-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences411.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour17.37-75.00%
Public order11.840.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime522.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Anvil Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime2
  • 2. Barnes Wallis Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Ash Copse
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Farriers Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bluebird Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1