AL5 2EF, St Albans has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.21 per 1,000 population. This AL5 2EF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL5 postcode area, which has experienced 107 crimes and a crime rate of 3.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this AL5 2EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 2EF, encompassing approximately 1212 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 18 | 27.21 | 100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 14.84 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 4.12 | -40.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.47 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 2.47 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 9 | 19.79 | -62.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 7.42 | 150.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 4.12 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 3.30 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.82 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 24 | 33.81 | 242.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 19.79 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.12 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.65 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.65 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.82 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 7 | 17.32 | -69.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 5.77 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 3.30 | 200.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 2.47 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.82 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.82 | -66.67% |
In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 23 | 34.64 | 228.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 18.97 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 4.12 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.30 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.47 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.65 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.82 | -50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.82 | -66.67% |
In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 7 | 16.49 | -46.15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 5.77 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 4.12 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 2.47 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 13 | 27.21 | 44.44% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 10.72 | -16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 4.12 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 4.12 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.47 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 9 | 19.79 | -43.75% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 7.42 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 4.95 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 2.47 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.65 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 16 | 23.09 | 45.45% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 13.19 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 2.47 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.47 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.82 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 11 | 16.49 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 9.07 | -33.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 1.65 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.65 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.65 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 22 | 27.21 | 214.29% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 18.14 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 2.47 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 2.47 | -80.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.82 | -80.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.82 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 7 | 23.92 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 5.77 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 4.12 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 4.12 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 2.47 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.47 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 18 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 24 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 23 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 22 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL5 2EF postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |