Crime in Cunningham: statistics, rates and trends
917 crimes were recorded in Cunningham in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cunningham at a glance
- Crime trends in Cunningham
- Types of crime in Cunningham
- Cunningham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cunningham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cunningham
- Population and deprivation in Cunningham
- Questions about crime in Cunningham
- About this data
917 crimes were recorded in Cunningham in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 263 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cunningham has the 1,098th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cunningham | St Albans | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 917 | 11,959 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.8 | 79.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,670 | 151,012 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cunningham was highest in the year to July 2026 (917 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (651). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 917 | 105.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 873 | 100.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 880 | 101.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 759 | 87.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 651 | 75.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 751 | 86.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 689 | 79.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 706 | 81.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 841 | 97.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 66 |
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 62 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 99 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 96 |
| August 2025 | 112 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cunningham 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+32%) and burglary (+21%). The largest falls were in public order (-21%) and anti-social behaviour (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 263 | 30.3 | 0.89 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 18.1 | 1.18 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 137 | 15.8 | 1.91 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 99 | 11.4 | 2.32 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 7.0 | 1.04 | -3% |
| Other theft | 51 | 5.9 | 0.92 | +4% |
| Burglary | 35 | 4.0 | 1.14 | +21% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -21% |
| Drugs | 28 | 3.2 | 0.99 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.7 | 2.10 | +36% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.7 | 1.78 | +114% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.5 | 0.71 | -13% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.8 | 0.60 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.7 | 0.41 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cunningham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cunningham recorded 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 28.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cunningham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cunningham recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cunningham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cunningham recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cunningham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cunningham recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cunningham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cunningham recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cunningham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cunningham recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cunningham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cunningham recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cunningham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cunningham recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cunningham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cunningham recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cunningham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cunningham recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cunningham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cunningham recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cunningham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cunningham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cunningham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cunningham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cunningham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cunningham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cunningham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cunningham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cunningham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence | 442 | 54.7 | -48% |
| Hill End | 403 | 61.4 | -42% |
| St Peters | 1,690 | 181.0 | +71% |
| Sopwell | 912 | 116.4 | +10% |
| Bernards Heath | 636 | 75.7 | -28% |
| London Colney | 1,233 | 146.7 | +39% |
| Marshalswick West | 203 | 57.5 | -46% |
| Verulam | 543 | 75.2 | -29% |
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 Cunningham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 164 |
| On or near Richard Stagg Close | 42 |
| On or near Dellfield | 36 |
| On or near Keswick Close | 35 |
| On or near Mountbatten Close | 35 |
| On or near Hawkshill | 30 |
| On or near Ashbourne Court | 28 |
| On or near Parkway Court | 27 |
| On or near Burnside | 25 |
| On or near Aspasia Close | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cunningham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 324 | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 243 | 26.5% |
| Not recorded | 157 | 17.1% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 6.3% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Cunningham has an estimated population of 8,670. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cunningham sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cunningham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.1% |
| Social rented homes | 21.8% |
| Private rented homes | 17.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Cunningham a safe place to live?
Cunningham recorded 105.8 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 Cunningham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (157).
Is crime in Cunningham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cunningham was up 5% on the year before: 917 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 873 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cunningham?
Cunningham 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 Cunningham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.