Crime Rate in Colney Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colney Heath

The total recorded crimes in Colney Heath, St Albans, UK in March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colney Heath crime rate of 18.44 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Colney Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hobbs Close with total crimes: 8
  • Wistlea Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Colney Heath has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 18.44 ranking 20th 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.

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
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
Harpenden South21 19191 20148 20

Colney Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202515
January 20253
December 20244
November 202410
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247
July 20246
June 202420
May 202410
April 202411

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20244
October 20241
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 202413
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Colney Heath in March 2025

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

1. Hobbs Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. Wistlea Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Springfield Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. High Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Richardson Place (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Admirals Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Bennetts Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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