Crime in St Stephen, St Albans: statistics, rates and trends
493 crimes were recorded in St Stephen, St Albans in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Stephen, St Albans at a glance
- Crime trends in St Stephen, St Albans
- Types of crime in St Stephen, St Albans
- St Stephen, St Albans compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Stephen, St Albans
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Stephen, St Albans
- Population and deprivation in St Stephen, St Albans
- Questions about crime in St Stephen, St Albans
- About this data
493 crimes were recorded in St Stephen, St Albans in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 151 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Stephen, St Albans has the 2,733rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Stephen, St Albans | St Albans | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 493 | 11,959 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.0 | 79.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,647 | 151,012 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Stephen, St Albans was highest in the year to July 2018 (657 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (467). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 493 | 57.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 488 | 56.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 467 | 54.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 533 | 61.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 492 | 56.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 537 | 62.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 552 | 63.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 522 | 60.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 657 | 76.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Stephen, 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 increases were in vehicle crime (+59%).
The largest falls were in public order (-14%) and anti-social behaviour (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 151 | 17.5 | 0.51 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 15.5 | 1.01 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 4.0 | 0.82 | +59% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 3.7 | 0.55 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 3.6 | 0.43 | +244% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -4% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.9 | 0.82 | +4% |
| Public order | 24 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -14% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.6 | 0.77 | +75% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.3 | 0.39 | +267% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 0.27 | +33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.26 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Stephen, St Albans
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Stephen, St Albans recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 30.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Stephen, St Albans
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Stephen, St Albans recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 27.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Stephen, St Albans
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Stephen, St Albans recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Stephen, St Albans
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Stephen, St Albans recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Stephen, St Albans
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Stephen, St Albans recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 244% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Stephen, St Albans
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Stephen, St Albans recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Stephen, St Albans
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Stephen, St Albans recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Stephen, St Albans
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Stephen, St Albans recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Stephen, St Albans
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Stephen, St Albans recorded 14 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 75% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Stephen, St Albans
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Stephen, St Albans recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Stephen, St Albans
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Stephen, St Albans recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Stephen, St Albans
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Stephen, St Albans recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Stephen, St Albans
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Stephen, St Albans recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Stephen, St Albans
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Stephen, St Albans 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Stephen, St Albans, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Stephen, St Albans.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Stephen, St Albans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Street | 787 | 92.1 | +61% |
| Sopwell | 912 | 116.4 | +104% |
| Verulam | 543 | 75.2 | +32% |
| St Peters | 1,690 | 181.0 | +217% |
| Cunningham | 917 | 105.8 | +86% |
| London Colney | 1,233 | 146.7 | +157% |
| Clarence | 442 | 54.7 | -4% |
| Batchwood | 524 | 67.8 | +19% |
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 Stephen, St Albans over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 51 |
| On or near Birch Copse | 32 |
| On or near Lye Lane | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near The Laurels | 17 |
| On or near Barnes Wallis Way | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Claremont | 13 |
| On or near Tennyson Road | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Stephen, 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 | 149 | 30.2% |
| Not recorded | 134 | 27.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 125 | 25.4% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
St Stephen, St Albans has an estimated population of 8,647. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Stephen, St Albans sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Stephen, St Albans |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.1% |
| Social rented homes | 3.8% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is St Stephen, St Albans a safe place to live?
St Stephen, St Albans recorded 57.0 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 St Stephen, St Albans?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (134).
Is crime in St Stephen, St Albans going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Stephen, St Albans was up 1% on the year before: 493 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 488 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Stephen, St Albans?
St Stephen, 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 Stephen, St Albans. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.