Crime in St Peters, St Albans: statistics, rates and trends
1,675 crimes were recorded in St Peters, St Albans in the 12 months to August 2026, 179.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Peters, St Albans at a glance
- Crime trends in St Peters, St Albans
- Types of crime in St Peters, St Albans
- St Peters, St Albans compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Peters, St Albans
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Peters, St Albans
- Demographics of St Peters, St Albans
- Questions about crime in St Peters, St Albans
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (439), anti-social behaviour (349) and shoplifting (264) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 265th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | St Peters, St Albans | St Albans | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,675 | 11,943 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 179.4 | 79.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,338 | 151,012 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Peters, St Albans peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,861 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,489). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,675 | 179.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,861 | 199.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,511 | 161.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,587 | 170.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,588 | 170.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,489 | 159.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,664 | 178.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,834 | 196.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,809 | 193.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 145 |
| July 2026 | 123 |
| June 2026 | 126 |
| May 2026 | 142 |
| April 2026 | 117 |
| March 2026 | 138 |
| February 2026 | 152 |
| January 2026 | 145 |
| December 2025 | 140 |
| November 2025 | 146 |
| October 2025 | 191 |
| September 2025 | 110 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Peters, St Albans recorded notably more shoplifting (3.3 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.9 times the national rate) and drugs (2.6 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 65 to 81 and vehicle crime rose from 64 to 75, while shoplifting fell from 408 to 264 and theft from the person fell from 33 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 439 | 47.0 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 349 | 37.4 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 264 | 28.3 | 8.5 | -35% |
| Other theft | 138 | 14.8 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Public order | 97 | 10.4 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 9.6 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Drugs | 81 | 8.7 | 3.3 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 8.0 | 5.0 | +17% |
| Burglary | 46 | 4.9 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Other crime | 34 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 2.9 | 1.7 | -18% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 2.4 | 0.8 | -12% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
St Peters, St Albans has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Peters, St Albans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernards Heath | 615 | 73.2 | -59% |
| Sopwell | 907 | 115.7 | -35% |
| Clarence | 456 | 56.4 | -69% |
| Verulam | 507 | 70.2 | -61% |
| Batchwood | 511 | 66.1 | -63% |
| Cunningham | 867 | 100.0 | -44% |
| Marshalswick West | 189 | 53.6 | -70% |
| Hill End | 435 | 66.3 | -63% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in St Peters, St Albans over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (265).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 265 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 153 |
| On or near Spencer Street | 103 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 100 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 98 |
| On or near Drovers Way | 85 |
| On or near Nightclub | 81 |
| On or near Police Station | 65 |
| On or near Charter Close | 42 |
| On or near Market Place | 39 |
Of the 1,326 crimes in St Peters, St Albans with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 349 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 562 | 42.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 289 | 21.8% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 112 | 8.4% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 104 | 7.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 53 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
St Peters, St Albans has an estimated population of 9,338 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (67%, against 34%), more private renting (38%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (7.0%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Peters, St Albans average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | St Peters, St Albans | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 73.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 66.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Peters, St Albans a safe place to live?
St Peters, St Albans recorded 179.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 265th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in St Peters, St Albans?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 439 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (349).
Is crime in St Peters, St Albans going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Peters, St Albans was down 10% on the year before: 1,675 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,861 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Peters, St Albans?
About 9,338 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Peters, St Albans?
St Peters, 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.