Crime Rate in Hill End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hill End

The total recorded crimes in Hill End, St Albans, UK in March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hill End crime rate of 2.44 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 Hill End, encompassing approximately 14,359 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hill End Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Bart'S Close with total crimes: 6
  • Hixberry Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Charlotte Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hill End?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Hill End demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 359 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hill End recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hill End had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 327 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hill End recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hill End Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hill End has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 2.44 ranking 14th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

In 2024, the total Hill End crimes were 359. The crime rate of Hill End in 2024 was 25.00 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hill End were around 327 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.77 (year) or 1.90 (month) ranking 16 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
Cunningham62 5936 4807 3
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
Harpenden North & Rural24 18328 16220 17
Marshalswick West28 17252 19176 19
Colney Heath19 20280 18192 18
Harpenden South21 19191 20148 20

Hill End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 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 November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 202411
June 202410
May 20244
April 202410

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
January 202515
December 202410
November 202419
October 20249
September 202412
August 20249
July 202411
June 202420
May 202412
April 20248

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20243
April 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
July 20241

High Crime Locations Hill End in March 2025

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

1. St Bart'S Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hixberry Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Charlotte Close (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Central Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Sturmer Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Bell View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Longacres (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Langford Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Hazelwood Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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