Crime Rate in St Peters: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Peters

The total recorded crimes in St Peters, St Albans, UK in May 2025 are around 152 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peters crime rate of 2.44 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 St Peters, encompassing approximately 62,193 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
St Peters Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Drovers Way with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

How safe is St Peters?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, St Peters reported a higher crime volume than the St Albans average, with 1,959 crimes compared to 635. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Peters witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, St Peters experienced a greater number of crimes than the St Albans average, with 1,468 crimes compared to 530. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Peters witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Peters Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Peters has recorded 152 crimes with crime rate of 0.82 ranking 1th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

In 2024, the total St Peters crimes were 1,959. The crime rate of St Peters in 2024 was 31.50 (year) or 2.62 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Peters were around 1,468 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.60 (year) or 1.97 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Peters)CrimesRank (St Peters)CrimesRank (St Peters)
Park Street79 3969 3864 2
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

St Peters Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (59 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (51 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 573 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202542
March 202533
February 202536
January 202546
December 202445
November 202443
October 202438
September 202449
August 202445
July 202437
June 202496
May 202433

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 202510
February 20259
January 20254
December 202413
November 20247
October 20246
September 202411
August 20246
July 20247
June 202424
May 20243

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20256
March 20258
February 20259
January 20252
December 20248
November 20249
October 202412
September 20248
August 20245
July 202411
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20249
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20247
August 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 171 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202518
March 20256
February 202510
January 20258
December 202413
November 202419
October 20249
September 202411
August 202413
July 202417
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 370 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202526
March 202521
February 202531
January 202523
December 202428
November 202422
October 202430
September 202431
August 202419
July 202428
June 202468
May 202422

A total of 506 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202530
March 202523
February 202546
January 202559
December 202434
November 202451
October 202425
September 202428
August 202445
July 202428
June 202458
May 202446

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations St Peters in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting12
Other theft2
2. Drovers Way (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
4. Spencer Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
5. Market Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Alma Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
10. Ninedells Place (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1

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