Crime in Park Street: statistics, rates and trends
856 crimes were recorded in Park Street in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Park Street at a glance
- Crime trends in Park Street
- Types of crime in Park Street
- Park Street compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Park Street
- What happened after crimes were reported in Park Street
- Demographics of Park Street
- Questions about crime in Park Street
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (403), other theft (135) and anti-social behaviour (95) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,236th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Park Street | St Albans | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 856 | 11,943 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.1 | 79.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,549 | 151,012 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Park Street peaked in the year to August 2025 (928 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (701). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 856 | 100.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 928 | 108.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 889 | 104.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 799 | 93.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 782 | 91.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 825 | 96.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 701 | 82.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 724 | 84.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 872 | 102.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 125 |
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 71 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
Compared with England and Wales, Park Street recorded notably more other theft (2.4 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (38% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (65% below) and public order (40% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 31 to 44 and other theft rose from 96 to 135, while shoplifting fell from 71 to 25 and criminal damage and arson fell from 79 to 54.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 403 | 47.1 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Other theft | 135 | 15.8 | 6.4 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 11.1 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 5.1 | 5.0 | +42% |
| Public order | 34 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Burglary | 27 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 2.9 | 8.5 | -65% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Park Street; the highest is St Peters, St Albans (179.4 per 1,000) and the lowest St Stephen, St Albans (54.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Park Street |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen | 474 | 54.8 | -45% |
| Sopwell | 907 | 115.7 | +16% |
| London Colney | 1,274 | 151.6 | +51% |
| Cunningham | 867 | 100.0 | 0% |
| Verulam | 507 | 70.2 | -30% |
| St Peters | 1,675 | 179.4 | +79% |
| Clarence | 456 | 56.4 | -44% |
| Hill End | 435 | 66.3 | -34% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Park Street over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (124).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 124 |
| On or near Harper Lane | 104 |
| On or near Hospital | 84 |
| On or near Meadow Avenue | 57 |
| On or near Bowlers Green | 46 |
| On or near Lime Way | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Park Street | 23 |
| On or near Forest End | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
Of the 761 crimes in Park Street with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 95 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 301 | 39.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 238 | 31.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 4.9% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Park Street has an estimated population of 8,549 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.8%, against 23.3%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Park Street average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Park Street | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Park Street a safe place to live?
Park Street recorded 100.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,236th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Park Street?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 403 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (135).
Is crime in Park Street going up or down?
Recorded crime in Park Street was down 8% on the year before: 856 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 928 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Park Street?
About 8,549 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Park Street?
Park Street 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.