Crime in St Peters, St Albans: statistics, rates and trends
1,690 crimes were recorded in St Peters, St Albans in the 12 months to July 2026, 181.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in St Peters, St Albans
- Questions about crime in St Peters, St Albans
- About this data
1,690 crimes were recorded in St Peters, St Albans in the 12 months to July 2026, 181.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 454 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Peters, St Albans has the 262nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Peters, St Albans | St Albans | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,690 | 11,959 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 181.0 | 79.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,338 | 151,012 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Peters, St Albans was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,862 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,466). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 1,690 | 181.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,862 | 199.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,479 | 158.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,597 | 171.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,608 | 172.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,466 | 157.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,694 | 181.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,809 | 193.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,855 | 198.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 160 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Peters, 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in drugs (+37%) and vehicle crime (+29%). The largest falls were in robbery (-56%) and shoplifting (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 454 | 48.6 | 1.42 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 324 | 34.7 | 2.26 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 263 | 28.2 | 3.40 | -38% |
| Other theft | 138 | 14.8 | 2.31 | +0% |
| Public order | 102 | 10.9 | 1.64 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 9.6 | 1.42 | -12% |
| Drugs | 81 | 8.7 | 2.65 | +37% |
| Vehicle crime | 80 | 8.6 | 1.74 | +29% |
| Burglary | 54 | 5.8 | 1.64 | +6% |
| Other crime | 39 | 4.2 | 1.98 | +18% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 3.0 | 1.78 | -15% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 2.4 | 2.86 | -27% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.2 | 0.87 | -56% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Peters, St Albans
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Peters, St Albans recorded 454 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 26.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Peters, St Albans
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Peters, St Albans recorded 324 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Peters, St Albans
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Peters, St Albans recorded 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Peters, St Albans
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Peters, St Albans recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Peters, St Albans
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Peters, St Albans recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Peters, St Albans
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Peters, St Albans recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Peters, St Albans
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Peters, St Albans recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Peters, St Albans
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Peters, St Albans recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Peters, St Albans
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Peters, St Albans recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Peters, St Albans
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Peters, St Albans recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Peters, St Albans
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Peters, St Albans recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Peters, St Albans
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Peters, St Albans recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Peters, St Albans
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Peters, St Albans recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Peters, St Albans
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Peters, St Albans recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Peters, St Albans, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Peters, St Albans.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Peters, St Albans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernards Heath | 636 | 75.7 | -58% |
| Sopwell | 912 | 116.4 | -36% |
| Clarence | 442 | 54.7 | -70% |
| Verulam | 543 | 75.2 | -58% |
| Batchwood | 524 | 67.8 | -63% |
| Cunningham | 917 | 105.8 | -42% |
| Marshalswick West | 203 | 57.5 | -68% |
| Hill End | 403 | 61.4 | -66% |
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 Peters, St Albans over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 268 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 162 |
| On or near Spencer Street | 99 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 98 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 92 |
| On or near Drovers Way | 87 |
| On or near Nightclub | 82 |
| On or near Police Station | 64 |
| On or near Market Place | 46 |
| On or near Church Crescent | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Peters, 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 | 572 | 33.8% |
| Not recorded | 324 | 19.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 315 | 18.6% |
| Local resolution | 109 | 6.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 108 | 6.4% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 5.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 55 | 3.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
St Peters, St Albans has an estimated population of 9,338. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Peters, St Albans sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Peters, St Albans |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.4% |
| Social rented homes | 12.5% |
| Private rented homes | 38.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is St Peters, St Albans a safe place to live?
St Peters, St Albans recorded 181.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 St Peters, St Albans?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 454 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (324).
Is crime in St Peters, St Albans going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Peters, St Albans was down 9% on the year before: 1,690 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,862 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Peters, St Albans?
St Peters, 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 St Peters, St Albans. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.