Crime Rate in St Peters: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Peters

The total recorded crimes in St Peters, St Albans, UK in July 2025 are around 161 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peters crime rate of 2.59 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-13.95% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (45.83% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)
St Peters Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Spencer Street with total crimes: 9
  • Theatre/Concert Hall 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 areas in the St Albans.

    • 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 areas in the St Albans.

  • 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 July 2025 the St Peters has recorded 161 crimes with crime rate of 1.08 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Peters)CrimesRank (St Peters)CrimesRank (St Peters)
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
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

St Peters 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (30 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 311 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202524
May 202521
April 202526
March 202521
February 202531
January 202523
December 202428
November 202422
October 202430
September 202431
August 202419

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20257
April 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202517
April 20256
March 20258
February 20259
January 20252
December 20248
November 20249
October 202412
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20257
April 202513
March 202510
February 20259
January 20254
December 202413
November 20247
October 20246
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 487 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202543
May 202530
April 202542
March 202533
February 202536
January 202546
December 202445
November 202443
October 202438
September 202449
August 202445

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

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

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20249
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 427 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202525
May 202533
April 202530
March 202523
February 202546
January 202559
December 202434
November 202451
October 202425
September 202428
August 202445

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 202513
April 202518
March 20256
February 202510
January 20258
December 202413
November 202419
October 20249
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20247
August 20246

High Crime Locations St Peters in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Spencer Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Drovers Way (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Other theft1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Theft from the person1
8. Church Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1

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