Crime Rate in St Stephen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Stephen

The total recorded crimes in St Stephen, St Albans, UK in February 2026 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Stephen crime rate of 2.04 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 Stephen, encompassing approximately 16,202 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
St Stephen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Birch Copse with total crimes: 5
  • North Orbital Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is St Stephen?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, St Stephen demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 565 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, St Stephen witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, St Stephen had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 505 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, St Stephen witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Stephen Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total St Stephen crimes were 565. The crime rate of St Stephen in 2024 was 34.87 (year) or 2.91 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Stephen were around 505 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.17 (year) or 2.60 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (St Stephen)CrimesRank (St Stephen)CrimesRank (St Stephen)
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
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 Stephen 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20254
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20254
July 20252
May 20251
February 20256

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202612
December 202514
November 20255
October 202510
September 202516
August 202519
July 202521
June 20257
May 20257
April 202516
March 202516
February 202511

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20254
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20255
November 20256
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20257
November 20258
October 20256
September 20258
August 202528
July 202517
June 202515
May 202513
April 202521
March 202514
February 20258

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20252
September 20254
August 20255
July 20254
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20254
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
November 20253
October 20253
September 20251
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
September 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
July 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
June 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
June 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252

High Crime Locations St Stephen in February 2026

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
2. Birch Copse (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. North Orbital Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Cane Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Lye Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hampstead Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. The Pastures (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Larks Ridge (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Driftwood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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