Crime Rate in Park Street: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park Street

The total recorded crimes in Park Street, St Albans, UK in February 2026 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park Street crime rate of 7.77 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 Park Street, encompassing approximately 6,045 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Park Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Meadow Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Harper Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Park Street?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Park Street reported a higher crime volume than the St Albans average, with 969 crimes compared to 635. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Park Street witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Park Street experienced a greater number of crimes than the St Albans average, with 864 crimes compared to 530. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Park Street witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Park Street Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Park Street crimes were 969. The crime rate of Park Street in 2024 was 160.30 (year) or 13.36 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Park Street were around 864 crimes with yearly crime rate of 142.93 (year) or 11.91 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Park Street)CrimesRank (Park Street)CrimesRank (Park Street)
St PetersNA NA1,959 11,468 1
London ColneyNA NA1,184 2757 5
CunninghamNA NA936 4807 3
Harpenden WestNA NA792 6787 4
SopwellNA NA884 5736 6
Bernards HeathNA NA620 7589 7
VerulamNA NA547 11515 8
ClarenceNA NA591 8433 13
St StephenNA NA565 9505 9
BatchwoodNA NA542 12474 10
RedbournNA NA561 10441 12
Sandridge & WheathampsteadNA NA415 13447 11
Harpenden EastNA NA328 17370 14
Marshalswick East & Jersey FarmNA NA403 14338 15
Hill EndNA NA359 15327 16
Harpenden North & RuralNA NA328 16220 17
Colney HeathNA NA280 18192 18
Marshalswick WestNA NA252 19176 19
Harpenden SouthNA NA191 20148 20

Park Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20254
November 20255
October 20256
September 20254
August 20256
July 20258
June 20253
May 20259
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 463 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202627
December 202530
November 202542
October 202537
September 202528
August 202526
July 202554
June 202537
May 202543
April 202543
March 202537
February 202541

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20255
November 20255
October 20257
September 20258
August 202510
July 202512
June 20258
May 202514
April 202521
March 202511
February 20256

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20267
December 202511
November 20258
October 20257
September 20256
August 20256
July 20259
June 202512
May 20256
April 20255
March 202510
February 20256

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20255
August 20253
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
December 20255
November 20253
October 20252
September 20256
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
November 20254
October 20251
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20252
October 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
August 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
August 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251

High Crime Locations Park Street in February 2026

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Other theft5
Shoplifting3
2. Meadow Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Harper Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Farm Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lime Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Houndswood Gate (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Frogmore (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Norris Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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