Crime Rate in Park Street: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park Street

The total recorded crimes in Park Street, St Albans, UK in March 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park Street crime rate of 11.91 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-9.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Park Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Harper Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Hospital with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Park Street has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 11.91 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Albans)CrimesRank (St Albans)CrimesRank (St Albans)
St Peters121 11,959 11,468 1
London Colney69 41,184 2757 5
Harpenden West75 2792 6787 4
Cunningham62 5936 4807 3
Sopwell49 7884 5736 6
Verulam59 6547 11515 8
Bernards Heath46 8620 7589 7
Clarence42 9591 8433 13
St Stephen37 12565 9505 9
Batchwood40 11542 12474 10
Redbourn41 10561 10441 12
Sandridge & Wheathampstead36 13415 13447 11
Harpenden East32 16328 17370 14
Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm33 15403 14338 15
Hill End35 14359 15327 16
Harpenden North & Rural24 18328 16220 17
Marshalswick West28 17252 19176 19
Colney Heath19 20280 18192 18
Harpenden South21 19191 20148 20

Park Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 449 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202541
January 202536
December 202435
November 202434
October 202429
September 202434
August 202442
July 202439
June 202466
May 202435
April 202421

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 202412
July 20247
June 202428
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 202512
December 20249
November 20249
October 20244
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 202416
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20258
December 202412
November 20242
October 20247
September 202412
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
April 20241

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 202515
December 202410
November 20245
October 202422
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 202442
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 202422
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
July 20242

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 March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Other theft5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Harper Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
4. Meadow Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Park Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Manor Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Centaurus Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Harbert Gardens (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Lime Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Forest End (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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