Crime in London Colney: statistics, rates and trends
1,274 crimes were recorded in London Colney in the 12 months to August 2026, 151.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in London Colney at a glance
- Crime trends in London Colney
- Types of crime in London Colney
- London Colney compared with nearby towns
- Areas within London Colney
- Streets with the most crime in London Colney
- What happened after crimes were reported in London Colney
- Demographics of London Colney
- Questions about crime in London Colney
- About this data
Crime map
Other theft (391), violence and sexual offences (298) and shoplifting (198) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 61st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | London Colney | St Albans | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,274 | 11,943 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 151.6 | 79.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,404 | 151,012 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in London Colney of any year here (1,274 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 55%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,274 | 151.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,035 | 123.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,033 | 122.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 759 | 90.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 696 | 82.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 711 | 84.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 750 | 89.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 734 | 87.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 820 | 97.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 141 |
| July 2026 | 138 |
| June 2026 | 115 |
| May 2026 | 114 |
| April 2026 | 94 |
| March 2026 | 115 |
| February 2026 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 86 |
| December 2025 | 97 |
| November 2025 | 106 |
| October 2025 | 109 |
| September 2025 | 86 |
Compared with England and Wales, London Colney recorded notably more other theft (7.2 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.8 times the national rate) and robbery (84% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (21% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 122 to 198 and other theft rose from 255 to 391, while criminal damage and arson fell from 63 to 45 and vehicle crime fell from 68 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 391 | 46.5 | 6.4 | +53% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 298 | 35.5 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 198 | 23.6 | 8.5 | +62% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 15.2 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 6.5 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Public order | 51 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Burglary | 34 | 4.0 | 3.6 | +26% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 21 | 2.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
London Colney has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest towns.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs London Colney |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans | 6,245 | 85.2 | -44% |
| Chiswell Green | 260 | 43.4 | -71% |
| Radlett | 490 | 60.0 | -60% |
| Bricket Wood | 295 | 55.3 | -64% |
| Hatfield | 5,492 | 127.3 | -16% |
| Borehamwood | 4,229 | 104.4 | -31% |
| Potters Bar | 2,320 | 94.8 | -37% |
| Bushey | 1,818 | 64.1 | -58% |
London Colney is the one area listed within London Colney, with 151.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Colney | Neighbourhood | 8,404 | 1,274 | 151.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 70% of the crime recorded in London Colney over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Colnbrook Close” (402).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Colnbrook Close | 402 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 131 |
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Alexander Road | 49 |
| On or near Five Acres | 48 |
| On or near Chester Gibbons Green | 45 |
| On or near Cotlandswick | 36 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 34 |
| On or near Sanders Close | 29 |
| On or near Tynedale | 22 |
Of the 1,146 crimes in London Colney with a recorded outcome, 57% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 128 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 650 | 56.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 237 | 20.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
London Colney has an estimated population of 8,404 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up London Colney average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | London Colney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is London Colney a safe place to live?
London Colney recorded 151.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 61st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in London Colney?
Other theft was the most common category, with 391 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (298).
Is crime in London Colney going up or down?
Recorded crime in London Colney was up 23% on the year before: 1,274 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,035 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of London Colney?
About 8,404 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers London Colney?
London Colney 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.