Crime Rate in Redbourn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Redbourn

The total recorded crimes in Redbourn, St Albans, UK in March 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redbourn crime rate of 7.10 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 Redbourn, encompassing approximately 5,776 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Redbourn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Beaumont Hall Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Waterend Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Redbourn?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Redbourn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 561 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Redbourn witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Redbourn had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 441 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Redbourn recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Redbourn Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Redbourn has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 7.10 ranking 10th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

In 2024, the total Redbourn crimes were 561. The crime rate of Redbourn in 2024 was 97.12 (year) or 8.09 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Redbourn were around 441 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.34 (year) or 6.36 (month) ranking 12 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
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

Redbourn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 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 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
November 20249
October 202414
September 202417
August 202418
July 202418
June 202430
May 202415
April 202419

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20259
January 202515
December 202419
November 202415
October 202414
September 202413
August 202411
July 202417
June 202424
May 202412
April 20247

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20249
September 20245
August 20242
July 202410
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
November 20241
October 202410
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Redbourn in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Beaumont Hall Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Waterend Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Nicholls Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Down Edge (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Pondsmeade (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Birch Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Blunts Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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