Crime Rate in St Albans: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Albans

The total recorded crimes in St Albans, UK in March 2025 are around 941 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Albans crime rate of 6.35 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 Albans, encompassing approximately 148,169 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (296) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (190) incidents (12.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (103) incidents (21.18% increase)
St Albans Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colnbrook Close with total crimes: 24
  • Drovers Way with total crimes: 12
  • Gurney Court Road with total crimes: 12

St Albans Police Info:

Hertfordshire Constabulary

How safe is St Albans?

To understand the safety of St Albans, we need to analyze St Albans crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • St Albans has recorded 12,706 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 85.75 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 188 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,594 crimes with a crime rate of 71.50, ranking it 235 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, St Albans reported a higher crime volume than the Hertfordshire average, with 12,706 crimes compared to 12,270. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, St Albans recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, St Albans had fewer crimes than the Hertfordshire average, with 10,594 crimes compared to 10,748. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, St Albans recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, St Albans is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hertfordshire, St Albans has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

St Albans Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St Peters (121 crimes), and the safest, Colney Heath (19 crimes), is 102 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across St Albans.

Similarly, the area of St Albans Central (121 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Longacres (20 crimes), with a difference of 101 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within St Albans.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Peters121
Harpenden West75
Park Street72
London Colney69
Cunningham62

Safest Wards:

Harpenden East32
Marshalswick West28
Harpenden North & Rural24
Harpenden South21
Colney Heath19

Most Dangerous Areas:

St Albans Central121
London Colney76
Clarence Park76
Harpenden Town75
How Wood & Park Street65

Safest Areas:

Marshalswick28
Wheathampstead25
Harpenden North24
Harpenden Common21
Longacres20

St Albans Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St Albans has recorded 941 crimes with crime rate of 6.35 ranking 9583th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2024, the total St Albans crimes were 12,706. The crime rate of St Albans in 2024 was 85.75 (year) or 7.15 (month) ranking it 188 danzarous in the UK. St Albans ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Albans were around 10,594 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.50 (year) or 5.96 (month) ranking 235 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hertfordshire, St Albans ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of St Albans

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire916 1012,506 810,090 10
North Hertfordshire802 910,643 108,958 9
Three Rivers564 87,740 96,661 8
Dacorum1,419 614,925 613,535 6
Broxbourne737 510,013 58,982 5
Stevenage890 410,077 38,588 4
Welwyn Hatfield1,045 312,535 411,723 3
Hertsmere1,068 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,619 119,226 117,362 1

St Albans Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (296 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (190 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 259 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 169 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (273 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (154 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 295 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 162 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (270 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (166 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (274 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (209 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (292 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (193 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (306 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (254 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 296 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 264 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (622 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (480 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 318.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 622 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025296
February 2025259
January 2025273
December 2024295
November 2024270
October 2024274
September 2024292
August 2024306
July 2024296
June 2024622

A total of 2241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 224.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 480 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025190
February 2025169
January 2025154
December 2024162
November 2024166
October 2024209
September 2024193
August 2024254
July 2024264
June 2024480

A total of 109 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 202416
August 202424
July 202411
June 202418

A total of 423 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202537
January 202557
December 202433
November 202458
October 202442
September 202431
August 202439
July 202437
June 202456

A total of 755 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 75.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202572
February 202541
January 202555
December 202480
November 202458
October 202485
September 202471
August 202474
July 202481
June 2024138

A total of 162 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202518
January 202517
December 20247
November 202416
October 202423
September 202412
August 20246
July 202415
June 202430

A total of 177 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202514
January 20259
December 202415
November 202425
October 202410
September 202422
August 202421
July 20246
June 202440

A total of 1040 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 104.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025103
February 202585
January 202590
December 202476
November 202498
October 202475
September 202485
August 2024106
July 2024120
June 2024202

A total of 73 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 202410
July 20249
June 202414

A total of 520 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
February 202541
January 202547
December 202439
November 202449
October 202450
September 202454
August 202445
July 202449
June 202486

A total of 121 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 202518
December 202411
November 20243
October 202414
September 20249
August 202423
July 202412
June 202418

A total of 1421 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 142.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202581
February 2025122
January 2025154
December 2024120
November 2024134
October 2024155
September 2024131
August 2024162
July 2024144
June 2024218

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 202410
August 20244
July 202411
June 202412

A total of 703 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 70.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202551
January 202570
December 202460
November 202455
October 202478
September 202474
August 202480
July 202452
June 2024138

High Crime Locations St Albans in March 2025

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

1. Colnbrook Close (Map)
Total24
Other theft23
Public order1
2. Drovers Way (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
3. Gurney Court Road (Map)
Total12
Burglary11
Criminal damage and arson1
4. High Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
5. Church Green Mews (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2

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