Cheshunt East vs London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Cheshunt East Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East Hertfordshire Constabulary

      Cheshunt East vs London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Cheshunt East
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,248 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      31.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,634 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      34.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cheshunt East
      B London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,248
      3,634
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,103
      4,022
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.7%
      ↓9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.2%
      34.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cheshunt East
      B London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East
      Violent Crime
      1,009 ↑4%
      1,211 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      647 ↓2%
      609 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      173 ↓1%
      480 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      189 ↑1%
      293 ↑9%
      Burglary
      105 ↓5%
      121 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      178 ↑2%
      268 ↓9%
      Drugs
      85 ↓11%
      57 ↑46%
      Public Order
      162 ↓4%
      138 ↓23%
      Robbery
      64 ↓15%
      26 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      463 ↑54%
      328 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      62 ↓7%
      21 ↑31%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓53%
      29 ↑12%
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↑19%
      19 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      58 ↑0%
      34 ↓47%
      Overall Verdict
      B London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cheshunt East safer than London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East?

      Cheshunt East has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,248 crimes in the last 12 months. London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 3,634 crimes. London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cheshunt East vs London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East?

      Cheshunt East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East shows -9.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cheshunt East and London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East?

      In Cheshunt East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,009 incidents). In London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East, it is Violent Crime (1,211 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cheshunt East and London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East?

      Cheshunt East recorded 647 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East recorded 609. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Cheshunt East vs London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East?

      Violent crime in Cheshunt East totalled 1,009 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,211 in London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cheshunt East and London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cheshunt East recorded 3,103 crimes (now 3,248, a change of +4.7%). London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East recorded 4,022 crimes previously (now 3,634, -9.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cheshunt East and London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Cheshunt East has a resolution rate of 31.2% and London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East has 34.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cheshunt East and London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East?

      Cheshunt East falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East is covered by Hertfordshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Cheshunt East and London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Cheshunt East or London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cheshunt East and London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.