Crime Rate in Park Street: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park Street

The total recorded crimes in Park Street, St Albans, UK in July 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park Street crime rate of 15.72 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 Park Street, encompassing approximately 6,045 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (45.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Park Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harper Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Meadow Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

How safe is Park Street?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Park Street reported a higher crime volume than the St Albans average, with 969 crimes compared to 635. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Park Street witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Park Street experienced a greater number of crimes than the St Albans average, with 864 crimes compared to 530. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Park Street witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Park Street Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Park Street has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 15.72 ranking 4th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

In 2024, the total Park Street crimes were 969. The crime rate of Park Street in 2024 was 160.30 (year) or 13.36 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Park Street were around 864 crimes with yearly crime rate of 142.93 (year) or 11.91 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park Street)CrimesRank (Park Street)CrimesRank (Park Street)
St Peters161 11,959 11,468 1
London Colney92 51,184 2757 5
Cunningham110 2936 4807 3
Sopwell105 3884 5736 6
Harpenden West65 6792 6787 4
Bernards Heath41 14620 7589 7
Verulam64 7547 11515 8
Clarence52 11591 8433 13
Batchwood61 8542 12474 10
St Stephen54 10565 9505 9
Redbourn57 9561 10441 12
Sandridge & Wheathampstead42 13415 13447 11
Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm49 12403 14338 15
Harpenden East35 15328 17370 14
Hill End28 16359 15327 16
Harpenden North & Rural21 18328 16220 17
Colney Heath25 17280 18192 18
Marshalswick West12 20252 19176 19
Harpenden South18 19191 20148 20

Park Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 465 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202537
May 202543
April 202543
March 202537
February 202541
January 202536
December 202435
November 202434
October 202429
September 202434
August 202442

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20241

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20259
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20258
December 202412
November 20242
October 20247
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 20256
April 20255
March 202510
February 20256
January 202512
December 20249
November 20249
October 20244
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 202514
April 202521
March 202511
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 202515
December 202410
November 20245
October 202422
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Park Street in July 2025

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

1. Harper Lane (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences11
2. Meadow Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
4. Forest End (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
5. Moor Mill Lane (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oliver Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Lime Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Hospital (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
9. Bowlers Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Norris Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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