Crime Rate in St Peters: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Peters

The total recorded crimes in St Peters, St Albans, UK in February 2026 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (16.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (39.13% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
St Peters Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 9
  • Elmshall Place with total crimes: 8

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (St Peters)CrimesRank (St Peters)CrimesRank (St Peters)
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
RedbournNA NA561 10441 12
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

St Peters Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2025 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 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20269
December 202511
November 20256
October 202510
September 20258
August 20258
July 20256
June 20254
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20256
November 20253
October 20253
September 20254
August 20258
July 20258
June 20255
May 20257
April 20255
February 20252

A total of 510 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.23 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202643
January 202637
December 202540
November 202541
October 202541
September 202535
August 202552
July 202537
June 202543
May 202530
April 202542
March 202533
February 202536

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 20258
November 202511
October 20258
September 20252
August 20259
July 20258
June 202510
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20258

A total of 148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202619
December 202513
November 20255
October 202517
September 20257
August 202510
July 202511
June 202514
May 202513
April 202518
March 20256
February 202510

A total of 339 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202632
January 202623
December 202518
November 202532
October 202544
September 202519
August 202513
July 202535
June 202524
May 202521
April 202526
March 202521
February 202531

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20269
December 20257
November 20258
October 202510
September 20258
August 20256
July 20259
June 202512
May 202517
April 20256
March 20258
February 20259

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20258
November 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 364 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202631
January 202627
December 202517
November 202526
October 202536
September 202514
August 202528
July 202528
June 202525
May 202533
April 202530
March 202523
February 202546

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20265
December 20259
November 20254
October 202511
September 20255
August 202514
July 20257
June 20254
May 20257
April 202513
March 202510
February 20259

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20252
November 20255
October 20256
September 20252
August 20257
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20251
July 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

High Crime Locations St Peters in February 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total9
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Elmshall Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Spencer Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Church Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Half Moon Yard (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Drovers Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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