Crime Rate in Verulam: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Verulam

The total recorded crimes in Verulam, St Albans, UK in March 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Verulam crime rate of 5.12 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 Verulam, encompassing approximately 11,532 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Verulam Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ermine Close with total crimes: 8
  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Holywell Hill with total crimes: 4

How safe is Verulam?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Verulam demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 547 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Verulam recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Verulam had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 515 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Verulam witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Verulam Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Verulam has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 5.12 ranking 6th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

In 2024, the total Verulam crimes were 547. The crime rate of Verulam in 2024 was 47.43 (year) or 3.95 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Verulam were around 515 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.66 (year) or 3.72 (month) ranking 8 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
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

Verulam Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 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 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20259
January 20258
December 20244
November 202416
October 202415
September 202413
August 202413
July 20245
June 202432
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20248
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 202512
December 20245
November 20247
October 202419
September 20243
August 202416
July 202412
June 202422
May 20245
April 202414

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 20254
November 20246
October 202410
September 202413
August 20245
July 202412
June 202410
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 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
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Verulam in March 2025

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

1. Ermine Close (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
2. High Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Holywell Hill (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mortimer Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. College Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Abbey Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
7. New England Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. George Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sumpter Yard (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Romans End (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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