Crime in London Colney: statistics, rates and trends
1,233 crimes were recorded in London Colney in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in London Colney
- Questions about crime in London Colney
- About this data
1,233 crimes were recorded in London Colney in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before. The most common offence was other theft, with 377 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, London Colney has the 74th highest crime rate.
| Measure | London Colney | St Albans | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,233 | 11,959 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 146.7 | 79.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,404 | 151,012 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in London Colney was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,233 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (704). Over the whole period it rose 52%, 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 | 1,233 | 146.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,030 | 122.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 995 | 118.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 752 | 89.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 704 | 83.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 726 | 86.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 742 | 88.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 742 | 88.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 810 | 96.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 100 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in London Colney 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 other theft, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+52%) and burglary (+32%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-27%) and vehicle crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 377 | 44.9 | 7.02 | +52% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 301 | 35.8 | 1.05 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 169 | 20.1 | 2.43 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 133 | 15.8 | 1.03 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 6.7 | 1.35 | -27% |
| Public order | 53 | 6.3 | 0.95 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 5.4 | 0.79 | -27% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.9 | 1.11 | +32% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.5 | 0.76 | +162% |
| Robbery | 18 | 2.1 | 1.59 | +20% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.7 | 0.79 | +75% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.8 | 0.49 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.37 | -67% |
Other theft in London Colney
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. London Colney recorded 377 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 30.6% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in London Colney
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. London Colney recorded 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 24.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in London Colney
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. London Colney recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in London Colney
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. London Colney recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in London Colney
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. London Colney recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in London Colney
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. London Colney recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in London Colney
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. London Colney recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in London Colney
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. London Colney recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in London Colney
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. London Colney recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 162% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in London Colney
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. London Colney recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in London Colney
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. London Colney recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in London Colney
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. London Colney recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in London Colney
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. London Colney recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in London Colney
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. London Colney recorded 3 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 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to London Colney, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to London Colney.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs London Colney |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans | 6,326 | 86.3 | -41% |
| Chiswell Green | 270 | 45.1 | -69% |
| Radlett | 470 | 57.6 | -61% |
| Bricket Wood | 307 | 57.6 | -61% |
| Hatfield | 5,469 | 126.7 | -14% |
| Borehamwood | 4,240 | 104.7 | -29% |
| Potters Bar | 2,293 | 93.7 | -36% |
| Bushey | 1,825 | 64.4 | -56% |
1 areas within London Colney, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. London Colney had the highest rate (146.7 per 1,000) and London Colney the lowest (146.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Colney | Neighbourhood | 8,404 | 1,233 | 146.7 |
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 London Colney over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Colnbrook Close | 367 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 125 |
| On or near Supermarket | 91 |
| On or near Five Acres | 57 |
| On or near Chester Gibbons Green | 45 |
| On or near Alexander Road | 36 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 34 |
| On or near Cotlandswick | 32 |
| On or near Sanders Close | 29 |
| On or near Napsbury Avenue | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in London Colney 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 | 619 | 50.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 230 | 18.7% |
| Not recorded | 133 | 10.8% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
London Colney has an estimated population of 8,404. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in London Colney sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | London Colney |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is London Colney a safe place to live?
London Colney recorded 146.7 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 London Colney?
Other theft was the most common category, with 377 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (301).
Is crime in London Colney going up or down?
Recorded crime in London Colney was up 20% on the year before: 1,233 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,030 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers London Colney?
London Colney 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 London Colney. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.