Crime Rate in Cunningham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cunningham

The total recorded crimes in Cunningham, St Albans, UK in July 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cunningham crime rate of 4.98 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 Cunningham, encompassing approximately 22,087 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (15.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
Cunningham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Keswick Close with total crimes: 8
  • Ashbourne Court with total crimes: 5

How safe is Cunningham?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Cunningham reported a higher crime volume than the St Albans average, with 936 crimes compared to 635. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cunningham witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Cunningham experienced a greater number of crimes than the St Albans average, with 807 crimes compared to 530. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cunningham witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in St Albans, Cunningham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Cunningham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cunningham has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 4.98 ranking 2th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

In 2024, the total Cunningham crimes were 936. The crime rate of Cunningham in 2024 was 42.38 (year) or 3.53 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cunningham were around 807 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.54 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cunningham)CrimesRank (Cunningham)CrimesRank (Cunningham)
St Peters161 11,959 11,468 1
Park Street95 4969 3864 2
London Colney92 51,184 2757 5
Sopwell105 3884 5736 6
Harpenden West65 6792 6787 4
Bernards Heath41 14620 7589 7
Verulam64 7547 11515 8
Clarence52 11591 8433 13
Batchwood61 8542 12474 10
St Stephen54 10565 9505 9
Redbourn57 9561 10441 12
Sandridge & Wheathampstead42 13415 13447 11
Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm49 12403 14338 15
Harpenden East35 15328 17370 14
Hill End28 16359 15327 16
Harpenden North & Rural21 18328 16220 17
Colney Heath25 17280 18192 18
Marshalswick West12 20252 19176 19
Harpenden South18 19191 20148 20

Cunningham 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 20254
April 202513
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202515
May 202514
April 202517
March 202516
February 20257
January 202517
December 20247
November 202415
October 20249
September 202411
August 202429

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20259
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202532
May 202516
April 202521
March 202522
February 202517
January 202522
December 202412
November 202416
October 202424
September 202426
August 202421

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202513
May 202510
April 202513
March 20255
February 202512
January 20258
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 202414

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Cunningham in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Keswick Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
3. Ashbourne Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hawkshill (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
5. Camp View Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Springfield Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Dellfield (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
8. Lycaste Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Burnside (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Cell Barnes Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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