AL2 3JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 3JQ

AL2 3JQ, St Albans has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This AL2 3JQ 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 3JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 3JQ, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

AL2 3JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Liberty Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Chivenor Place with total crimes: 2

AL2 3JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11NA-15.38%
Vehicle crime4NA33.33%
Other theft3NA50.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-50.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13NA-18.75%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA-66.67%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA-33.33%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16NA220.00%
Anti-social behaviour6NA500.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA50.00%
Public order3NA200.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5NA-44.44%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9NA50.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-88.89%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9NA200.00%
Violence and sexual offences6NA20.00%
Burglary3NA200.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA100.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5NA66.67%
Shoplifting4NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA-50.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-50.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6NA200.00%
Vehicle crime5NA400.00%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5NA66.67%
Anti-social behaviour2NA-66.67%
Burglary2NA100.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-50.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6NA200.00%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-40.00%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-60.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5NA-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences5NA150.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA-80.00%
Other theft1NA-50.00%
Burglary1NA-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10NA400.00%
Vehicle crime9NA50.00%
Burglary3NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA50.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA0.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime6NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20243
April 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202416
June 20245
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 202310
September 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Liberty Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Chivenor Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. St Bart'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hill End Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bell View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Berkeley Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Brick Knoll Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. St Edmunds Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stanmore Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Linden Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1