Crime Rate in Hill End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hill End

The total recorded crimes in Hill End, St Albans, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hill End crime rate of 1.95 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Hill End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hatfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Gresford Close with total crimes: 3
  • Longacres with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the St Albans.

    • 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 areas in the St Albans.

  • 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 July 2025 the Hill End has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 1.95 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hill End)CrimesRank (Hill End)CrimesRank (Hill End)
St Peters161 11,959 11,468 1
Park Street95 4969 3864 2
London Colney92 51,184 2757 5
Cunningham110 2936 4807 3
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
Harpenden North & Rural21 18328 16220 17
Colney Heath25 17280 18192 18
Marshalswick West12 20252 19176 19
Harpenden South18 19191 20148 20

Hill End 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20252

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20252
November 20243

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 6 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

High Crime Locations Hill End in July 2025

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

1. Hatfield Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Gresford Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Longacres (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Barley Mow Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Charlotte Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bell View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Crescent Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Tyttenhanger Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Highfield Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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