Crime Rate in Redbourn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Redbourn

The total recorded crimes in Redbourn, St Albans, UK in February 2026 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redbourn crime rate of 4.33 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 Redbourn, encompassing approximately 5,776 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Redbourn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hilltop with total crimes: 4
  • Blunts Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Luton Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Redbourn?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Redbourn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 561 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Redbourn witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Redbourn had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 441 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Redbourn recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in St Albans, Redbourn has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Redbourn Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Redbourn crimes were 561. The crime rate of Redbourn in 2024 was 97.12 (year) or 8.09 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Redbourn were around 441 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.34 (year) or 6.36 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Redbourn)CrimesRank (Redbourn)CrimesRank (Redbourn)
St PetersNA NA1,959 11,468 1
Park StreetNA NA969 3864 2
London ColneyNA NA1,184 2757 5
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
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

Redbourn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20267
December 20257
November 20258
October 20259
September 20259
August 20258
July 202516
June 202521
May 202513
April 202511
March 202511
February 20255

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
November 20254
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20256
November 20256
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202611
December 20259
November 202518
October 202512
September 202510
August 20256
July 202525
June 202514
May 20255
April 202512
March 202513
February 20259

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20254
September 20251
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20258
October 20255
September 20252
August 20253
July 20252
June 20257
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20252

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
August 20253
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
July 20251
June 20251
March 20254

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
June 20251
May 20253

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
September 20254
August 20251
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

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

MonthCount
July 20251

High Crime Locations Redbourn in February 2026

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

1. Hilltop (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Blunts Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Luton Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. The Square (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. A4147 (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Lilly Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Punch Bowl Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Hogg End Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rainbow Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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