Crime Rate in Cunningham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cunningham

The total recorded crimes in Cunningham, St Albans, UK in March 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cunningham crime rate of 2.81 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Cunningham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Cunningham Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Parkway Court with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Cunningham has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 2.81 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Albans)CrimesRank (St Albans)CrimesRank (St Albans)
St Peters121 11,959 11,468 1
Park Street72 3969 3864 2
London Colney69 41,184 2757 5
Harpenden West75 2792 6787 4
Sopwell49 7884 5736 6
Verulam59 6547 11515 8
Bernards Heath46 8620 7589 7
Clarence42 9591 8433 13
St Stephen37 12565 9505 9
Batchwood40 11542 12474 10
Redbourn41 10561 10441 12
Sandridge & Wheathampstead36 13415 13447 11
Harpenden East32 16328 17370 14
Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm33 15403 14338 15
Hill End35 14359 15327 16
Harpenden North & Rural24 18328 16220 17
Marshalswick West28 17252 19176 19
Colney Heath19 20280 18192 18
Harpenden South21 19191 20148 20

Cunningham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 202411
July 20243
June 202416
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202517
January 202522
December 202412
November 202416
October 202424
September 202426
August 202421
July 202419
June 202458
May 202419
April 202423

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20257
January 202517
December 20247
November 202415
October 20249
September 202411
August 202429
July 202415
June 202438
May 202415
April 202420

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20244
September 20242
August 20243
June 20246

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
April 20243

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 202420
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202512
January 20258
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 202414
July 20248
June 202422
May 202415
April 202411

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Cunningham in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Cunningham Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parkway Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Camp Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sanders Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Haig Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
8. Burnside (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Dellfield (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Birklands Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1

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