OLD WATFORD ROAD, AL2 3UN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 3UN

OLD WATFORD ROAD, AL2 3UN, St Albans has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.12 per 1,000 population. This AL2 3UN 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 3UN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 3UN, encompassing approximately 989 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 3UN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ryall Close with total crimes: 4
  • Reynard'S Way with total crimes: 2
  • Brightview Close with total crimes: 1

OLD WATFORD ROAD, AL2 3UN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour611.12500.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.07-25.00%
Theft from the person13.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences410.11300.00%
Burglary24.040.00%
Robbery22.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.02-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.04-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.1233.33%
Other theft24.04100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.020.00%
Burglary12.020.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.050.00%
Other theft13.030.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.0350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.07-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.020.00%
Burglary12.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.040.00%
Other theft13.030.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.0450.00%
Public order13.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.040.00%
Vehicle crime22.02100.00%

In October 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 behaviour12.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour24.040.00%
Other theft12.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ryall Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Reynard'S Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Brightview Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Jenkins Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mabbutt Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bluebird Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Birch Copse
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1