Crime Rate in Colney Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colney Heath

The total recorded crimes in Colney Heath, St Albans, UK in February 2026 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colney Heath crime rate of 37.85 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 Colney Heath, encompassing approximately 1,030 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Colney Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richardson Place with total crimes: 14
  • Oaklands Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Smallford Works with total crimes: 2

How safe is Colney Heath?

To understand the safety of Colney Heath, we need to analyze Colney Heath crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Colney Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 280 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Colney Heath recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Colney Heath had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 192 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Colney Heath recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in St Albans, Colney Heath has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Colney Heath Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Colney Heath crimes were 280. The crime rate of Colney Heath in 2024 was 271.71 (year) or 22.64 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Colney Heath were around 192 crimes with yearly crime rate of 186.32 (year) or 15.53 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Colney Heath)CrimesRank (Colney Heath)CrimesRank (Colney Heath)
St PetersNA NA1,959 11,468 1
Park StreetNA NA969 3864 2
London ColneyNA NA1,184 2757 5
CunninghamNA NA936 4807 3
Harpenden WestNA NA792 6787 4
SopwellNA NA884 5736 6
Bernards HeathNA NA620 7589 7
VerulamNA NA547 11515 8
ClarenceNA NA591 8433 13
St StephenNA NA565 9505 9
BatchwoodNA NA542 12474 10
RedbournNA NA561 10441 12
Sandridge & WheathampsteadNA NA415 13447 11
Harpenden EastNA NA328 17370 14
Marshalswick East & Jersey FarmNA NA403 14338 15
Hill EndNA NA359 15327 16
Harpenden North & RuralNA NA328 16220 17
Marshalswick WestNA NA252 19176 19
Harpenden SouthNA NA191 20148 20

Colney Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202613
December 20255
November 20254
October 20253
September 20254
August 20253
July 20254
June 20252
May 20257
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202613
December 20254
November 20256
October 20257
September 202511
August 20259
July 202510
June 20254
May 202511
April 20256
March 20259
February 202515

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
October 20251
August 20251
April 20251

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20252
August 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
November 20254
October 20252
September 20254
August 20252
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20256
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20253
September 20254
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
October 20251
September 20251
July 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
May 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Colney Heath in February 2026

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

1. Richardson Place (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour11
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Oaklands Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
3. Smallford Works (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sleapshyde Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Cutmore Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Hall Gardens (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Springfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lyon Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. North Orbital Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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