Crime Rate in London Colney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in London Colney

The total recorded crimes in London Colney, St Albans, UK in July 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a London Colney crime rate of 6.44 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 London Colney, encompassing approximately 14,279 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (30) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (850.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-36.67% decrease)
London Colney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colnbrook Close with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9

How safe is London Colney?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, London Colney reported a higher crime volume than the St Albans average, with 1,184 crimes compared to 635. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, London Colney witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, London Colney experienced a greater number of crimes than the St Albans average, with 757 crimes compared to 530. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, London Colney witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

London Colney Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the London Colney has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 6.44 ranking 5th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

In 2024, the total London Colney crimes were 1,184. The crime rate of London Colney in 2024 was 82.91 (year) or 6.91 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in London Colney were around 757 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.01 (year) or 4.42 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (London Colney)CrimesRank (London Colney)CrimesRank (London Colney)
St Peters161 11,959 11,468 1
Park Street95 4969 3864 2
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
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

London Colney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 202410
November 20245
October 202410
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
March 20258
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20252
May 202513
April 202512
March 20255
February 20257
January 202512
December 202412
November 202415
October 202410
September 20248
August 202415

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202530
May 202515
April 202524
March 202515
February 202515
January 202521
December 202421
November 202428
October 202421
September 202424
August 202419

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202515
May 202516
April 202511
March 20253
February 20258
January 20253
December 202410
November 202411
October 202419
September 202417
August 202418

A total of 248 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202522
May 202526
April 202525
March 202528
February 202522
January 202523
December 202416
November 202411
October 202410
September 202416
August 202419

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20252
April 20257
March 20251
February 20255
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 202415
August 202412

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations London Colney in July 2025

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

1. Colnbrook Close (Map)
Total26
Other theft24
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Harvey Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
5. Ribbledale (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Kingfisher Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Haseldine Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Tynedale (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
9. Richardson Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Perham Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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