WEST RIDING, AL2 3QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 3QD

WEST RIDING, AL2 3QD, St Albans has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.12 per 1,000 population. This AL2 3QD 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 3QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 3QD, encompassing approximately 1954 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 3QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hamilton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Reynard'S Way with total crimes: 2

WEST RIDING, AL2 3QD 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 offences55.12-16.67%
Other theft22.560.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.65100.00%
Vehicle crime33.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-33.33%
Public order11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.60-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-40.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.7257.14%
Anti-social behaviour55.6366.67%
Vehicle crime22.56100.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

In May 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 offences77.67250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.58200.00%
Other crime21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.58-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.63150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.560.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-75.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.09300.00%
Burglary12.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.09100.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.05-33.33%
Robbery11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%

In October 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 behaviour35.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.53-25.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

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
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 202411
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 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 3QD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hamilton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Reynard'S Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Black Boy Wood
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lye Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Hyburn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. West Riding
    Total1
    Other theft1