Crime Rate in Park Street: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park Street

The total recorded crimes in Park Street, St Albans, UK in May 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park Street crime rate of 13.07 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Park Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Harper Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Hospital with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Park Street has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 13.07 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park Street)CrimesRank (Park Street)CrimesRank (Park Street)
St Peters152 11,959 11,468 1
London Colney88 21,184 2757 5
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

Park Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202510
February 20256
January 202512
December 20249
November 20249
October 20244
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202521
March 202511
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 202412
July 20247
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20258
December 202412
November 20242
October 20247
September 202412
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 514 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202543
March 202537
February 202541
January 202536
December 202435
November 202434
October 202429
September 202434
August 202442
July 202439
June 202466
May 202435

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Meadow Avenue (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
2. Harper Lane (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Park Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Forest End (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft4
7. Frogmore (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Oliver Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Lime Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bowlers Green (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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