Crime in Colney Heath, St Albans: statistics, rates and trends
329 crimes were recorded in Colney Heath, St Albans in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Colney Heath, St Albans at a glance
- Crime trends in Colney Heath, St Albans
- Types of crime in Colney Heath, St Albans
- Colney Heath, St Albans compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Colney Heath, St Albans
- What happened after crimes were reported in Colney Heath, St Albans
- Population and deprivation in Colney Heath, St Albans
- Questions about crime in Colney Heath, St Albans
- About this data
329 crimes were recorded in Colney Heath, St Albans in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 102 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Colney Heath, St Albans has the 1,093rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Colney Heath, St Albans | St Albans | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 329 | 11,959 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.9 | 79.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,106 | 151,012 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Colney Heath, St Albans was highest in the year to July 2026 (329 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (237). Over the whole period it rose 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 329 | 105.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 267 | 86.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 240 | 77.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 295 | 95.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 237 | 76.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 301 | 96.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 315 | 101.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 309 | 99.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 284 | 91.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
| August 2025 | 19 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Colney Heath, St Albans over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+42%) and violence and sexual offences (+13%). The largest falls were in public order (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 102 | 32.8 | 0.96 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 28.3 | 1.85 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 8.7 | 1.76 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 7.1 | 1.04 | +5% |
| Other theft | 21 | 6.8 | 1.06 | +5% |
| Burglary | 17 | 5.5 | 1.55 | +42% |
| Public order | 12 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -43% |
| Drugs | 11 | 3.5 | 1.08 | +450% |
| Other crime | 11 | 3.5 | 1.68 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 3.2 | 0.39 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.3 | 0.76 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.0 | 0.99 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.39 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Colney Heath, St Albans
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Colney Heath, St Albans recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 31.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Colney Heath, St Albans
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Colney Heath, St Albans recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 26.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Colney Heath, St Albans
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Colney Heath, St Albans recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Colney Heath, St Albans
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Colney Heath, St Albans recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Colney Heath, St Albans
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Colney Heath, St Albans recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Colney Heath, St Albans
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Colney Heath, St Albans recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Colney Heath, St Albans
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Colney Heath, St Albans recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Colney Heath, St Albans
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Colney Heath, St Albans recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 450% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Colney Heath, St Albans
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Colney Heath, St Albans recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Colney Heath, St Albans
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Colney Heath, St Albans recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Colney Heath, St Albans
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Colney Heath, St Albans recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Colney Heath, St Albans
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Colney Heath, St Albans recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Colney Heath, St Albans
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Colney Heath, St Albans recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Colney Heath, St Albans, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Colney Heath, St Albans.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Colney Heath, St Albans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill End | 403 | 61.4 | -42% |
| London Colney | 1,233 | 146.7 | +39% |
| Clarence | 442 | 54.7 | -48% |
| Cunningham | 917 | 105.8 | -0% |
| Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm | 444 | 47.4 | -55% |
| Marshalswick West | 203 | 57.5 | -46% |
| Bernards Heath | 636 | 75.7 | -29% |
| St Peters | 1,690 | 181.0 | +71% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Colney Heath, St Albans over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Richardson Place | 78 |
| On or near Lyon Way | 25 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 23 |
| On or near Admirals Close | 16 |
| On or near Springfield Road | 15 |
| On or near North Orbital Road | 13 |
| On or near Coursers Road | 12 |
| On or near Hall Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Hobbs Close | 12 |
| On or near Fellowes Lane | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Colney Heath, St Albans over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 88 | 26.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 87 | 26.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 82 | 24.9% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 9.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.2% |
Colney Heath, St Albans has an estimated population of 3,106. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Colney Heath, St Albans sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Colney Heath, St Albans |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% |
| Social rented homes | 16.4% |
| Private rented homes | 11.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Colney Heath, St Albans a safe place to live?
Colney Heath, St Albans recorded 105.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Colney Heath, St Albans?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (88).
Is crime in Colney Heath, St Albans going up or down?
Recorded crime in Colney Heath, St Albans was up 23% on the year before: 329 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 267 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Colney Heath, St Albans?
Colney Heath, St Albans is policed by Hertfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Colney Heath, St Albans. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.