Crime Rate in Cunningham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cunningham

The total recorded crimes in Cunningham, St Albans, UK in February 2026 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cunningham crime rate of 2.99 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 Cunningham, encompassing approximately 22,087 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Cunningham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Richard Stagg Close with total crimes: 5
  • Liberty Walk with total crimes: 4

How safe is Cunningham?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Cunningham reported a higher crime volume than the St Albans average, with 936 crimes compared to 635. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cunningham witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Cunningham experienced a greater number of crimes than the St Albans average, with 807 crimes compared to 530. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cunningham witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in St Albans, Cunningham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Cunningham Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Cunningham crimes were 936. The crime rate of Cunningham in 2024 was 42.38 (year) or 3.53 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cunningham were around 807 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.54 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Cunningham)CrimesRank (Cunningham)CrimesRank (Cunningham)
St PetersNA NA1,959 11,468 1
Park StreetNA NA969 3864 2
London ColneyNA NA1,184 2757 5
Harpenden WestNA NA792 6787 4
SopwellNA NA884 5736 6
Bernards HeathNA NA620 7589 7
VerulamNA NA547 11515 8
ClarenceNA NA591 8433 13
St StephenNA NA565 9505 9
BatchwoodNA NA542 12474 10
RedbournNA NA561 10441 12
Sandridge & WheathampsteadNA NA415 13447 11
Harpenden EastNA NA328 17370 14
Marshalswick East & Jersey FarmNA NA403 14338 15
Hill EndNA NA359 15327 16
Harpenden North & RuralNA NA328 16220 17
Colney HeathNA NA280 18192 18
Marshalswick WestNA NA252 19176 19
Harpenden SouthNA NA191 20148 20

Cunningham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (17 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 (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

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 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20267
December 202516
November 20257
October 202513
September 202518
August 202512
July 202526
June 202515
May 202514
April 202517
March 202516
February 20257

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202623
December 202515
November 202516
October 202515
September 202521
August 202537
July 202537
June 202532
May 202516
April 202521
March 202522
February 202517

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20254
August 20254
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20268
December 20252
November 20253
October 20256
September 20258
August 20258
July 20259
June 202510
May 20259
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20266
December 20255
November 20253
October 20254
September 20254
August 20257
July 20254
June 20258
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20251
November 20256
October 20257
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
November 20251
September 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20252
November 20252
September 20253
August 20254
July 20252
June 20257
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20255

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 202614
December 202521
November 20259
October 20255
September 202511
August 20254
July 202513
June 20256
May 20254
April 202513
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202627
December 20255
November 20254
October 202517
September 202518
August 202529
July 202513
June 202513
May 202510
April 202513
March 20255
February 202512

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
November 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Cunningham in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Burglary2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Richard Stagg Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Liberty Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Hawkshill (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Keswick Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Olive Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Meadowcroft (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mountbatten Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ashbourne Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Swallow Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1

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