Crime in St Alban's: statistics, rates and trends
892 crimes were recorded in St Alban's in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Alban's at a glance
- Crime trends in St Alban's
- Types of crime in St Alban's
- St Alban's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Alban's
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Alban's
- Population and deprivation in St Alban's
- Questions about crime in St Alban's
- About this data
892 crimes were recorded in St Alban's in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 249 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Alban's has the 1,006th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Alban's | Havering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 892 | 24,479 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.6 | 88.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,066 | 276,274 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Alban's was highest in the year to July 2019 (963 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (795). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 892 | 110.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 795 | 98.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 917 | 113.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 799 | 99.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 924 | 114.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 839 | 104.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 866 | 107.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 963 | 119.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 829 | 102.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 73 |
| June 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 75 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 87 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
| August 2025 | 87 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Alban's 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, drugs.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+37%) and violence and sexual offences (+28%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-26%) and shoplifting (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 249 | 30.9 | 0.90 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 216 | 26.8 | 1.75 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 10.2 | 2.06 | +37% |
| Drugs | 69 | 8.6 | 2.62 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 7.9 | 0.96 | -16% |
| Other theft | 48 | 6.0 | 0.93 | +20% |
| Public order | 46 | 5.7 | 0.86 | -4% |
| Burglary | 35 | 4.3 | 1.23 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 3.5 | 0.51 | -26% |
| Robbery | 23 | 2.9 | 2.11 | +21% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.6 | 0.76 | +160% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.6 | 0.95 | +117% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.64 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -91% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Alban's
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Alban's recorded 249 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 27.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Alban's
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Alban's recorded 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 24.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Alban's
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Alban's recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Alban's
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Alban's recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Alban's
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Alban's recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Alban's
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Alban's recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Alban's
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Alban's recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Alban's
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Alban's recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Alban's
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Alban's recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Alban's
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Alban's recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Alban's
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Alban's recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Alban's
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Alban's recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Alban's
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Alban's recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Alban's
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Alban's recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 91% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Alban's, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Alban's.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Alban's |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's | 3,276 | 253.2 | +129% |
| Hylands & Harrow Lodge | 787 | 56.6 | -49% |
| Rush Green & Crowlands | 1,755 | 102.9 | -7% |
| Squirrels Heath | 942 | 59.8 | -46% |
| Marshalls & Rise Park | 1,217 | 83.4 | -25% |
| St Andrew's | 1,513 | 104.5 | -6% |
| Emerson Park | 488 | 50.9 | -54% |
| Mawneys | 1,148 | 77.6 | -30% |
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 St Alban's over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Marden Road | 68 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 61 |
| On or near Frazer Close | 49 |
| On or near South Street | 41 |
| On or near Bridge Close | 38 |
| On or near Park Lane | 31 |
| On or near King Edward Road | 31 |
| On or near The Maltings | 31 |
| On or near Broadfield Close | 28 |
| On or near George Street | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Alban's 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 | 276 | 30.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 222 | 24.9% |
| Not recorded | 216 | 24.2% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.7% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 13 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
St Alban's has an estimated population of 8,066. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Alban's sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Alban's |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.3% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% |
| Private rented homes | 33.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is St Alban's a safe place to live?
St Alban's recorded 110.6 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 St Alban's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 249 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (216).
Is crime in St Alban's going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Alban's was up 12% on the year before: 892 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 795 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Alban's?
St Alban's is policed by Metropolitan Police. 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 St Alban's. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.