Hertfordshire Constabulary

Is London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East Safe?

Crime statistics for London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 36 months: April 2023 – March 2026 11,347 crimes
10 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

11,347 Crimes (last 36 months)
44% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓9.7% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 11,347 total crimes recorded in London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East

Violent Crime
3,639 32.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
2,231 19.7%
Other Theft
1,293 11.4%
Shoplifting
1,074 9.5%
Vehicle Crime
857 7.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
811 7.1%
Public Order
454 4%
Burglary
413 3.6%
Other Crime
158 1.4%
Drugs
138 1.2%
Robbery
88 0.8%
Bicycle Theft
83 0.7%
Possession of Weapons
63 0.6%
Theft from Person
45 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East — last 36 months

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Safest Areas Near London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East

Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East by safety score

Frequently Asked Questions

Is London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East safe?

London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 3,634 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 9.7% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East in the last 12 months?

3,634 crimes were recorded in London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 9.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (4,022 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 3,639 incidents.

What is the most common crime in London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East?

The most common crime in London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East is Violent Crime, with 3,639 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 100.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East increasing or decreasing?

Crime in London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 9.7% — from 4,022 crimes in the previous 12 months to 3,634 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East?

London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East compare to the Hertfordshire Constabulary average?

London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East has a safety score of 10/100, while the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area average is 8/100. London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East?

44% of crimes recorded in London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Hertfordshire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East?

3,639 violent crimes were recorded in London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East in the last 12 months — representing 100.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 2,231 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East last updated?

The crime data for London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East with other areas?

You can compare London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.