Crime Rate in St Stephen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Stephen

The total recorded crimes in St Stephen, St Albans, UK in July 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Stephen crime rate of 3.33 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 St Stephen, encompassing approximately 16,202 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
St Stephen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Barry Close with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the St Stephen has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 1.85 ranking 10th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Stephen)CrimesRank (St Stephen)CrimesRank (St Stephen)
St Peters161 11,959 11,468 1
Park Street95 4969 3864 2
London Colney92 51,184 2757 5
Cunningham110 2936 4807 3
Sopwell105 3884 5736 6
Harpenden West65 6792 6787 4
Bernards Heath41 14620 7589 7
Verulam64 7547 11515 8
Clarence52 11591 8433 13
Batchwood61 8542 12474 10
Redbourn57 9561 10441 12
Sandridge & Wheathampstead42 13415 13447 11
Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm49 12403 14338 15
Harpenden East35 15328 17370 14
Hill End28 16359 15327 16
Harpenden North & Rural21 18328 16220 17
Colney Heath25 17280 18192 18
Marshalswick West12 20252 19176 19
Harpenden South18 19191 20148 20

St Stephen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 20257
May 20257
April 202516
March 202516
February 202511
January 20256
December 202419
November 20248
October 202412
September 202419
August 202422

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20254
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202515
May 202513
April 202521
March 202514
February 20258
January 20259
December 202412
November 202410
October 202412
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
February 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations St Stephen in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Barry Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Birch Copse (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. School Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
6. Watford Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Tennyson Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Redland Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Jays Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1

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