Crime Rate in Hill End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hill End

The total recorded crimes in Hill End, St Albans, UK in February 2026 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hill End crime rate of 2.44 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 Hill End, encompassing approximately 14,359 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Hill End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greensleeves Close with total crimes: 9
  • St Edmunds Walk with total crimes: 3
  • St Bart'S Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hill End?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Hill End demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 359 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hill End recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Hill End had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 327 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hill End recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hill End Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Hill End crimes were 359. The crime rate of Hill End in 2024 was 25.00 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hill End were around 327 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.77 (year) or 1.90 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hill End)CrimesRank (Hill End)CrimesRank (Hill End)
St PetersNA NA1,959 11,468 1
Park StreetNA NA969 3864 2
London ColneyNA NA1,184 2757 5
CunninghamNA NA936 4807 3
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
Harpenden North & RuralNA NA328 16220 17
Colney HeathNA NA280 18192 18
Marshalswick WestNA NA252 19176 19
Harpenden SouthNA NA191 20148 20

Hill End 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 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 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 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 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 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 20265
December 202515
November 202512
October 20259
September 202519
August 20255
July 20259
June 202514
May 20259
April 202514
March 202514
February 20259

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20254
November 20252
October 20254
September 20254
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20255
November 20253
October 20255
September 20253
August 20252
July 20255
June 20259
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
October 20254
September 20251
August 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
October 20251
September 20255
August 20251
February 20252

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20251
November 20251
October 20254
September 20252
August 20254
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20251
June 20252
February 20252

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
February 20251

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
July 20253
May 20251
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252

High Crime Locations Hill End in February 2026

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

1. Greensleeves Close (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. St Edmunds Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. St Bart'S Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wynchlands Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
6. Central Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Marconi Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Hazelwood Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Chivenor Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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