Crime in Redbourn, St Albans: statistics, rates and trends
422 crimes were recorded in Redbourn, St Albans in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Redbourn, St Albans
- Questions about crime in Redbourn, St Albans
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (124), anti-social behaviour (116) and criminal damage and arson (33) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,305th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Redbourn, St Albans | St Albans | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 422 | 11,943 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.1 | 79.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,193 | 151,012 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Redbourn, St Albans of any year here (422 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 422 | 68.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 499 | 80.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 463 | 74.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 468 | 75.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 484 | 78.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 478 | 77.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 460 | 74.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 535 | 86.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 579 | 93.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (49% below) and violence and sexual offences (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 34 to 21 and criminal damage and arson fell from 44 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 | 20.0 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 116 | 18.7 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 5.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 21 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Redbourn, St Albans; the highest is Harpenden West (80.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Harpenden South (27.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Redbourn, St Albans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden West | 672 | 80.9 | +19% |
| Harpenden North & Rural | 258 | 32.7 | -52% |
| Harpenden South | 188 | 27.5 | -60% |
| Harpenden East | 376 | 47.6 | -30% |
| Batchwood | 511 | 66.1 | -3% |
| Bernards Heath | 615 | 73.2 | +7% |
| Verulam | 507 | 70.2 | +3% |
| Marshalswick West | 189 | 53.6 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Redbourn, St Albans over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hilltop” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hilltop | 23 |
| On or near Norrington End | 21 |
| On or near Aubrey Lane | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Totton Mews | 17 |
| On or near Blunts Lane | 16 |
| On or near Lilly Lane | 16 |
| On or near Down Edge | 14 |
| On or near Ragged Hall Lane | 14 |
| On or near A4147 | 13 |
Of the 306 crimes in Redbourn, St Albans with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 116 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 118 | 38.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 96 | 31.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Redbourn, St Albans has an estimated population of 6,193 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.7%, against 23.3%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (47%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Redbourn, St Albans average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Redbourn, St Albans | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Redbourn, St Albans a safe place to live?
Redbourn, St Albans recorded 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,305th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Redbourn, St Albans?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 124 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (116).
Is crime in Redbourn, St Albans going up or down?
Recorded crime in Redbourn, St Albans was down 15% on the year before: 422 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 499 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Redbourn, St Albans?
About 6,193 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Redbourn, St Albans?
Redbourn, St Albans 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.