Crime Rate in St Albans: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Albans

The total recorded crimes in St Albans, UK in July 2025 are around 1,187 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Albans crime rate of 8.01 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around St Albans, encompassing approximately 148,169 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (362) incidents (11.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (247) incidents (6.01% increase)
  • Other theft: (122) incidents (8.93% increase)
St Albans Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colnbrook Close with total crimes: 24
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13

St Albans Police Info:

Hertfordshire Constabulary

How safe is St Albans?

To understand the safety of St Albans, we need to analyze St Albans crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • St Albans has recorded 12,706 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 85.75 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 188 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,594 crimes with a crime rate of 71.50, ranking it 235 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, St Albans reported a higher crime volume than the Hertfordshire average, with 12,706 crimes compared to 12,270. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, St Albans recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, St Albans had fewer crimes than the Hertfordshire average, with 10,594 crimes compared to 10,748. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, St Albans recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, St Albans is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hertfordshire, St Albans has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

St Albans Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St Peters (161 crimes), and the safest, Marshalswick West (12 crimes), is 149 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across St Albans.

Similarly, the area of St Albans Central (161 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Harpenden Common (18 crimes), with a difference of 143 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within St Albans.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Peters161
Cunningham110
Sopwell105
Park Street95
London Colney92

Safest Wards:

Hill End28
Colney Heath25
Harpenden North & Rural21
Harpenden South18
Marshalswick West12

Most Dangerous Areas:

St Albans Central161
Cottonmill & Sopwell105
London Colney99
How Wood & Park Street88
Clarence Park86

Safest Areas:

Wheathampstead28
Marshalswick28
Bernards Heath24
Harpenden North21
Harpenden Common18

St Albans Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Albans has recorded 1,187 crimes with crime rate of 8.01 ranking 187th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2024, the total St Albans crimes were 12,706. The crime rate of St Albans in 2024 was 85.75 (year) or 7.15 (month) ranking it 188 danzarous in the UK. St Albans ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Albans were around 10,594 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.50 (year) or 5.96 (month) ranking 235 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hertfordshire, St Albans ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of St Albans

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire1,058 1012,506 810,090 10
North Hertfordshire846 910,643 108,958 9
Three Rivers642 87,740 96,661 8
Dacorum1,488 614,925 613,535 6
Broxbourne964 510,013 58,982 5
Stevenage973 410,077 38,588 4
Welwyn Hatfield1,142 312,535 411,723 3
Hertsmere1,059 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,840 119,226 117,362 1

St Albans Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 362 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 247 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (326 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (233 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (274 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (205 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (297 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (227 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (296 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (190 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 259 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 169 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (273 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (154 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 295 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 162 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (270 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (166 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (274 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (209 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (292 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (193 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (306 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (254 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1491 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025113
June 202595
May 2025114
April 2025110
March 202581
February 2025122
January 2025154
December 2024120
November 2024134
October 2024155
September 2024131
August 2024162

A total of 579 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202547
May 202548
April 202550
March 202560
February 202541
January 202547
December 202439
November 202449
October 202450
September 202454
August 202445

A total of 186 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202519
May 202510
April 202515
March 202518
February 202518
January 202517
December 20247
November 202416
October 202423
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 861 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202583
June 202579
May 202599
April 202564
March 202572
February 202541
January 202555
December 202480
November 202458
October 202485
September 202471
August 202474

A total of 87 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 202511
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 174 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202514
April 20259
March 202515
February 202514
January 20259
December 202415
November 202425
October 202410
September 202422
August 202421

A total of 124 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202510
April 202511
March 20256
February 20257
January 202518
December 202411
November 20243
October 202414
September 20249
August 202423

A total of 485 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202547
May 202534
April 202529
March 202533
February 202537
January 202557
December 202433
November 202458
October 202442
September 202431
August 202439

A total of 3524 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 293.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 362 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025362
June 2025326
May 2025274
April 2025297
March 2025296
February 2025259
January 2025273
December 2024295
November 2024270
October 2024274
September 2024292
August 2024306

A total of 2409 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 200.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 254 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025247
June 2025233
May 2025205
April 2025227
March 2025190
February 2025169
January 2025154
December 2024162
November 2024166
October 2024209
September 2024193
August 2024254

A total of 127 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202513
May 20257
April 20257
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 202416
August 202424

A total of 82 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 202514
April 20255
March 20256
February 202510
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 1159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 96.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025122
June 2025112
May 2025103
April 2025104
March 2025103
February 202585
January 202590
December 202476
November 202498
October 202475
September 202485
August 2024106

A total of 810 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202586
June 202561
May 202584
April 202566
March 202545
February 202551
January 202570
December 202460
November 202455
October 202478
September 202474
August 202480

High Crime Locations St Albans in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Albans postcode area is presented below.

1. Colnbrook Close (Map)
Total24
Other theft24
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Other theft11
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting13
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Other theft5
6. Harper Lane (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences11

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