Crime Rate in London Colney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in London Colney

The total recorded crimes in London Colney, St Albans, UK in May 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a London Colney crime rate of 6.16 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 May were:

  • Other theft: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
London Colney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colnbrook Close with total crimes: 23
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the London Colney has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 6.16 ranking 2th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (London Colney)CrimesRank (London Colney)CrimesRank (London Colney)
St Peters152 11,959 11,468 1
Park Street79 3969 3864 2
Cunningham62 7936 4807 3
Harpenden West67 5792 6787 4
Sopwell69 4884 5736 6
Batchwood65 6542 12474 10
Bernards Heath37 12620 7589 7
Verulam53 8547 11515 8
Clarence51 9591 8433 13
St Stephen35 14565 9505 9
Redbourn34 15561 10441 12
Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm47 10403 14338 15
Sandridge & Wheathampstead44 11415 13447 11
Harpenden East36 13328 17370 14
Hill End33 16359 15327 16
Harpenden North & Rural14 19328 16220 17
Colney Heath29 17280 18192 18
Marshalswick West22 18252 19176 19
Harpenden South10 20191 20148 20

London Colney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (46 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 285 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202525
March 202528
February 202522
January 202523
December 202416
November 202411
October 202410
September 202416
August 202419
July 202419
June 202446
May 202424

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20258
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 20255
February 20257
January 202512
December 202412
November 202415
October 202410
September 20248
August 202415
July 202429
June 202432
May 202412

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 20253
February 20258
January 20253
December 202410
November 202411
October 202419
September 202417
August 202418
July 202420
June 202434
May 202418

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 202410
November 20245
October 202410
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202524
March 202515
February 202515
January 202521
December 202421
November 202428
October 202421
September 202424
August 202419
July 202418
June 202444
May 202426

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20251
February 20255
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 202415
August 202412
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations London Colney in May 2025

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

1. Colnbrook Close (Map)
Total23
Other theft22
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Five Acres (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Chester Gibbons Green (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Harvey Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
7. Napsbury Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Caledon Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
9. Riverside (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Other crime2

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