Crime Rate in London Colney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in London Colney

The total recorded crimes in London Colney, St Albans, UK in February 2026 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a London Colney crime rate of 5.11 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 London Colney, encompassing approximately 14,279 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Other theft: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-52.17% decrease)
London Colney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colnbrook Close with total crimes: 25
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Chester Gibbons Green with total crimes: 6

How safe is London Colney?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, London Colney reported a higher crime volume than the St Albans average, with 1,184 crimes compared to 635. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, London Colney witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, London Colney experienced a greater number of crimes than the St Albans average, with 757 crimes compared to 530. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, London Colney witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

London Colney Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total London Colney crimes were 1,184. The crime rate of London Colney in 2024 was 82.91 (year) or 6.91 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in London Colney were around 757 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.01 (year) or 4.42 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (London Colney)CrimesRank (London Colney)CrimesRank (London Colney)
St PetersNA NA1,959 11,468 1
Park StreetNA NA969 3864 2
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
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

London Colney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 343 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202624
December 202528
November 202526
October 202536
September 202526
August 202526
July 202530
June 202522
May 202526
April 202525
March 202528
February 202522

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20263
December 20254
November 20258
October 20251
September 20251
August 20255
July 20254
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
March 20258
February 20251

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
September 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202620
December 202520
November 202511
October 20257
September 202516
August 20257
July 202519
June 20252
May 202513
April 202512
March 20255
February 20257

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 20251
November 20254
October 202510
September 20255
August 20253
July 20254
June 20257
May 20252
April 20257
March 20251
February 20255

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20255
November 20255
October 20258
September 20251
August 20256
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202623
December 202522
November 202534
October 202526
September 202521
August 202531
July 202519
June 202530
May 202515
April 202524
March 202515
February 202515

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20257
November 20259
October 202510
September 202511
August 202515
July 20258
June 202515
May 202516
April 202511
March 20253
February 20258

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20251
November 20251
October 20255
September 20251
August 20254
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 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
April 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations London Colney in February 2026

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

1. Colnbrook Close (Map)
Total25
Other theft23
Public order2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Chester Gibbons Green (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Drugs1
5. Alexander Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
6. Haseldine Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Peters Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Lowbell Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Richardson Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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