Crime in Cunningham: statistics, rates and trends
867 crimes were recorded in Cunningham in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Cunningham
- Questions about crime in Cunningham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (248), anti-social behaviour (161) and shoplifting (112) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,240th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Cunningham | St Albans | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 867 | 11,943 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.0 | 79.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,670 | 151,012 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cunningham peaked in the year to August 2024 (887 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (682). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 867 | 100.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 884 | 102.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 887 | 102.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 775 | 89.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 682 | 78.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 731 | 84.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 706 | 81.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 689 | 79.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 854 | 98.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 62 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cunningham recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.3 times the national rate) and shoplifting (53% above the national rate), and notably less public order (46% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 75 to 99, while public order fell from 40 to 31 and criminal damage and arson fell from 68 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 248 | 28.6 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 161 | 18.6 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 112 | 12.9 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 99 | 11.4 | 5.0 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 46 | 5.3 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.6 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Drugs | 31 | 3.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 31 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cunningham; the highest is St Peters, St Albans (179.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Marshalswick West (53.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cunningham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence | 456 | 56.4 | -44% |
| Hill End | 435 | 66.3 | -34% |
| St Peters | 1,675 | 179.4 | +79% |
| Sopwell | 907 | 115.7 | +16% |
| Bernards Heath | 615 | 73.2 | -27% |
| London Colney | 1,274 | 151.6 | +52% |
| Marshalswick West | 189 | 53.6 | -46% |
| Verulam | 507 | 70.2 | -30% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Cunningham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (136).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 136 |
| On or near Richard Stagg Close | 41 |
| On or near Dellfield | 37 |
| On or near Mountbatten Close | 31 |
| On or near Hawkshill | 30 |
| On or near Keswick Close | 28 |
| On or near Parkway Court | 27 |
| On or near Burnside | 25 |
| On or near Ashbourne Court | 24 |
| On or near Aspasia Close | 19 |
Of the 706 crimes in Cunningham with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 161 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 299 | 42.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 224 | 31.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Cunningham has an estimated population of 8,670 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (49%, against 34%) and more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cunningham average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cunningham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cunningham a safe place to live?
Cunningham recorded 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,240th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Cunningham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 248 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (161).
Is crime in Cunningham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cunningham was down 2% on the year before: 867 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 884 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cunningham?
About 8,670 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cunningham?
Cunningham is policed by Hertfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.