AL2 3XA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 3XA

AL2 3XA, St Albans has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.13 per 1,000 population. This AL2 3XA 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 3XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 3XA, encompassing approximately 861 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL2 3XA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnes Wallis Way with total crimes: 3
  • Jenkins Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Mabbutt Close with total crimes: 1

AL2 3XA 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.13-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.48200.00%
Vehicle crime13.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.77400.00%
Burglary25.810.00%
Robbery22.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.6450.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.48-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft210.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.32100.00%
Burglary12.320.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.480.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.160.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.16-50.00%

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 behaviour26.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.320.00%
Burglary12.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.64100.00%
Burglary12.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.32-66.67%
Public order11.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.8150.00%
Vehicle crime23.48100.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences23.480.00%
Vehicle crime12.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 3XA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Barnes Wallis Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Jenkins Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mabbutt Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bluebird Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Birch Copse
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1