HAMPSTEAD CLOSE, AL2 3US Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 3US

HAMPSTEAD CLOSE, AL2 3US, St Albans has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.78 per 1,000 population. This AL2 3US 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 3US crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 3US, encompassing approximately 683 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 3US Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnes Wallis Way with total crimes: 3
  • Ash Copse with total crimes: 1
  • Bluebird Way with total crimes: 1

HAMPSTEAD CLOSE, AL2 3US 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.85-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.93100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.310.00%
Vehicle crime12.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.39100.00%
Vehicle crime12.930.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.39-66.67%
Burglary11.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.85200.00%
Burglary14.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.46-50.00%

In October 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 offences27.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.93-50.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Other theft11.460.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences28.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.930.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 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
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barnes Wallis Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ash Copse
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Bluebird Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Verdure Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1