AL5 2JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 2JG

AL5 2JG, St Albans has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.17 per 1,000 population. This AL5 2JG 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 2JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 2JG, encompassing approximately 1115 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 2JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 2

AL5 2JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order27.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.79-60.00%
Burglary11.790.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.3866.67%
Bicycle theft14.480.00%

In July 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 offences38.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.690.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-66.67%
Robbery10.900.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.0750.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.69100.00%
Other theft21.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.790.00%
Public order10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary27.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.79100.00%
Vehicle crime11.790.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.90-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.590.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.380.00%
Shoplifting21.790.00%
Bicycle theft11.790.00%
Robbery10.900.00%

In February 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 theft23.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.69-33.33%
Other theft11.790.00%

In December 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 offences35.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour26.28100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.790.00%
Other theft10.90-66.67%
Shoplifting10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft39.8650.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79100.00%
Shoplifting11.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-75.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.590.00%
Other theft21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL5 2JG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1