Crime Rate in Verulam: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Verulam

The total recorded crimes in Verulam, St Albans, UK in February 2026 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Verulam crime rate of 2.17 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 Verulam, encompassing approximately 11,532 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Verulam Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ermine Close with total crimes: 3
  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • Holywell Hill with total crimes: 2

How safe is Verulam?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Verulam demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 547 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Verulam recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Verulam had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 515 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Verulam witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Verulam Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Verulam crimes were 547. The crime rate of Verulam in 2024 was 47.43 (year) or 3.95 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Verulam were around 515 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.66 (year) or 3.72 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Verulam)CrimesRank (Verulam)CrimesRank (Verulam)
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
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

Verulam 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 7 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 (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20268
December 202513
November 202511
October 20256
September 202511
August 202515
July 202520
June 202522
May 202512
April 202514
March 202511
February 20259

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20253
November 20255
October 20253
September 20256
August 20258
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
December 20254
November 20253
October 20254
September 20254
August 20258
July 20255
June 20254
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20257
September 20254
August 20253
July 20258
June 20256
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
August 20253
July 20253
April 20253

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202616
December 202515
November 202517
October 202510
September 202510
August 202512
July 202512
June 202514
May 202514
April 202518
March 202515
February 20259

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20257
November 20257
October 20255
September 20254
August 20253
July 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20258

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20254
September 20255
August 20258
July 20253
June 20252
May 202510
April 20256
March 20259
February 20259

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20256
November 20253
October 20251
September 20252
August 20255
July 20256
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20252
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
August 20251

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
August 20251

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations Verulam in February 2026

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

1. Ermine Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. High Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Holywell Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Windridge Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kingsbury Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Spicer Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Welclose Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Ver Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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