THE MEADS, AL2 3QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 3QJ

THE MEADS, AL2 3QJ, St Albans has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.56 per 1,000 population. This AL2 3QJ 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 3QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 3QJ, encompassing approximately 1536 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 3QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Reynard'S Way with total crimes: 2
  • Lye Lane with total crimes: 1

THE MEADS, AL2 3QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.56-50.00%
Other theft21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.90100.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.90-66.67%
Other crime11.950.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.76350.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.8650.00%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%
Burglary11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%
Other crime11.300.00%

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 offences24.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.560.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

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 offences23.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-75.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

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 behaviour45.21300.00%
Burglary12.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-75.00%

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 offences45.21100.00%
Burglary22.600.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences21.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.600.00%
Other crime11.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 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 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20249
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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