THE CRESCENT, AL2 3NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 3NF

THE CRESCENT, AL2 3NF, St Albans has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.16 per 1,000 population. This AL2 3NF 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 3NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 3NF, encompassing approximately 1787 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 3NF 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

THE CRESCENT, AL2 3NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.16150.00%
Other theft22.80100.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.16-25.00%
Burglary21.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.60-33.33%
Other crime22.240.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-90.91%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.1910.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.1650.00%
Drugs13.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.19900.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.60100.00%
Vehicle crime22.24100.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Burglary11.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

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
Burglary23.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-80.00%

In March 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 offences56.72150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.80200.00%
Other crime21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.240.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.560.00%

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 behaviour22.800.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.04200.00%
Burglary21.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-33.33%
Public order11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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 offences33.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 202411
May 202410
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 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 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 3NF 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. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Black Boy Wood
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Lye Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Hyburn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. West Riding
    Total1
    Other theft1