Crime in Redbourn, St Albans: statistics, rates and trends
414 crimes were recorded in Redbourn, St Albans in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Redbourn, St Albans at a glance
- Crime trends in Redbourn, St Albans
- Types of crime in Redbourn, St Albans
- Redbourn, St Albans compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Redbourn, St Albans
- What happened after crimes were reported in Redbourn, St Albans
- Population and deprivation in Redbourn, St Albans
- Questions about crime in Redbourn, St Albans
- About this data
414 crimes were recorded in Redbourn, St Albans in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 123 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Redbourn, St Albans has the 2,360th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Redbourn, St Albans | St Albans | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 414 | 11,959 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.8 | 79.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,193 | 151,012 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Redbourn, St Albans was highest in the year to July 2018 (581 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (414). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 414 | 66.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 523 | 84.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 436 | 70.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 504 | 81.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 475 | 76.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 450 | 72.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 476 | 76.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 541 | 87.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 581 | 93.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Redbourn, 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. The largest falls were in public order (-45%) and shoplifting (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 19.9 | 0.58 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 18.1 | 1.18 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 5.5 | 0.81 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 4.5 | 0.92 | +87% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.0 | 0.63 | -26% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.4 | 1.04 | +62% |
| Public order | 21 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -45% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.4 | 0.68 | -6% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.3 | 1.07 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.9 | 0.23 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 0.83 | +0% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.36 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Redbourn, St Albans
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Redbourn, St Albans recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 29.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Redbourn, St Albans
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Redbourn, St Albans recorded 112 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 25% on the year before. It made up 27.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Redbourn, St Albans
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Redbourn, St Albans recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Redbourn, St Albans
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Redbourn, St Albans recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 87% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Redbourn, St Albans
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Redbourn, St Albans recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Redbourn, St Albans
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Redbourn, St Albans recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Redbourn, St Albans
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Redbourn, St Albans recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Redbourn, St Albans
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Redbourn, St Albans recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Redbourn, St Albans
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Redbourn, St Albans recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Redbourn, St Albans
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Redbourn, St Albans recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Redbourn, St Albans
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Redbourn, St Albans recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Redbourn, St Albans
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Redbourn, St Albans recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Redbourn, St Albans
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Redbourn, St Albans recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Redbourn, St Albans, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Redbourn, St Albans.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Redbourn, St Albans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden West | 691 | 83.2 | +24% |
| Harpenden North & Rural | 255 | 32.3 | -52% |
| Harpenden South | 192 | 28.1 | -58% |
| Harpenden East | 391 | 49.5 | -26% |
| Batchwood | 524 | 67.8 | +1% |
| Bernards Heath | 636 | 75.7 | +13% |
| Verulam | 543 | 75.2 | +12% |
| Marshalswick West | 203 | 57.5 | -14% |
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 Redbourn, St Albans over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hilltop | 20 |
| On or near Norrington End | 19 |
| On or near Aubrey Lane | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Totton Mews | 17 |
| On or near Blunts Lane | 15 |
| On or near Lilly Lane | 15 |
| On or near Tassell Hall | 15 |
| On or near Down Edge | 14 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Redbourn, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 118 | 28.5% |
| Not recorded | 112 | 27.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 90 | 21.7% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 7.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Redbourn, St Albans has an estimated population of 6,193. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Redbourn, 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 | Redbourn, St Albans |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.7% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Redbourn, St Albans a safe place to live?
Redbourn, St Albans recorded 66.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Redbourn, St Albans?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (112).
Is crime in Redbourn, St Albans going up or down?
Recorded crime in Redbourn, St Albans was down 21% on the year before: 414 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 523 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Redbourn, St Albans?
Redbourn, 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 Redbourn, St Albans. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.