BLACK BOY WOOD, AL2 3LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 3LW

BLACK BOY WOOD, AL2 3LW, St Albans has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population. This AL2 3LW 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 3LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 3LW, encompassing approximately 1151 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 3LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hunters Ride with total crimes: 2
  • Hamilton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

BLACK BOY WOOD, AL2 3LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.42200.00%
Other theft25.21100.00%
Other crime11.740.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.950.00%
Burglary21.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.740.00%
Other theft11.740.00%
Public order10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.08-66.67%
Other crime21.740.00%
Bicycle theft21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.7714.29%
Anti-social behaviour66.95500.00%
Drugs15.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.160.00%
Vehicle crime26.08100.00%
Other crime21.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.74-50.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.740.00%
Vehicle crime11.740.00%

In March 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 offences48.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.47100.00%
Other crime21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.470.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.87-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.47100.00%
Public order11.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.870.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.34100.00%
Public order11.740.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.87-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
June 20248
May 20247
March 20244
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hunters Ride
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hamilton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Smug Oak Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Black Boy Wood
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lye Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. West Riding
    Total1
    Other theft1