Crime Rate in St Peters: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Peters

The total recorded crimes in St Peters, St Albans, UK in March 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peters 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 St Peters, encompassing approximately 62,193 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-32.26% decrease)
St Peters Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drovers Way with total crimes: 12
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 8
  • Market Place with total crimes: 8

How safe is St Peters?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, St Peters reported a higher crime volume than the St Albans average, with 1,959 crimes compared to 635. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Peters witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, St Peters experienced a greater number of crimes than the St Albans average, with 1,468 crimes compared to 530. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Peters witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Peters Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St Peters has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 1.95 ranking 1th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

In 2024, the total St Peters crimes were 1,959. The crime rate of St Peters in 2024 was 31.50 (year) or 2.62 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Peters were around 1,468 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.60 (year) or 1.97 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Albans)CrimesRank (St Albans)CrimesRank (St Albans)
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
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

St Peters Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (59 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (51 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (34 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 538 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202536
January 202546
December 202445
November 202443
October 202438
September 202449
August 202445
July 202437
June 202496
May 202433
April 202437

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20247
August 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20249
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 352 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202531
January 202523
December 202428
November 202422
October 202430
September 202431
August 202419
July 202428
June 202468
May 202422
April 202429

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20252
December 20248
November 20249
October 202412
September 20248
August 20245
July 202411
June 202414
May 202413
April 202411

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 20254
December 202413
November 20247
October 20246
September 202411
August 20246
July 20247
June 202424
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 477 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202546
January 202559
December 202434
November 202451
October 202425
September 202428
August 202445
July 202428
June 202458
May 202446
April 202434

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 20258
December 202413
November 202419
October 20249
September 202411
August 202413
July 202417
June 202420
May 202414
April 20248

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244
April 20242

High Crime Locations St Peters in March 2025

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

1. Drovers Way (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Market Place (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Spencer Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Dolphin Yard (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
6. Police Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Charter Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1

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