Crime Rate in Colney Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colney Heath

The total recorded crimes in Colney Heath, St Albans, UK in July 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colney Heath crime rate of 24.26 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 Colney Heath, encompassing approximately 1,030 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Colney Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Tollgate Road with total crimes: 4
  • North Orbital Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Colney Heath?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Colney Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 280 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Colney Heath recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Colney Heath had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 192 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Colney Heath recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Colney Heath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Colney Heath has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 24.26 ranking 17th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

In 2024, the total Colney Heath crimes were 280. The crime rate of Colney Heath in 2024 was 271.71 (year) or 22.64 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Colney Heath were around 192 crimes with yearly crime rate of 186.32 (year) or 15.53 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Colney Heath)CrimesRank (Colney Heath)CrimesRank (Colney Heath)
St Peters161 11,959 11,468 1
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
Marshalswick West12 20252 19176 19
Harpenden South18 19191 20148 20

Colney Heath 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 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 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 (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 202511
April 20256
March 20259
February 202515
January 20253
December 20244
November 202410
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20257
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20244
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Colney Heath in July 2025

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

1. Springfield Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tollgate Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. North Orbital Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
4. Hatfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Heathside (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Richardson Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Jove Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Lyon Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sleapshyde Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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