St Albans Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

St Albans’ crime rate in November 2025 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 11% below the UK average of 7.3. This figure underscores the area’s relatively lower crime profile compared to the national benchmark, though specific categories reveal a more nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of recorded crimes, representing 32.8% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour at 15.4% and other theft at 9.3%. These figures align with the area’s character as a historically stable, suburban town with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The seasonal context of November—marked by the darkening evenings, Bonfire Night, and the pre-Christmas shopping rush—likely influenced the crime profile, with public order offences and violence rising in line with increased social activity. However, the most striking outlier in the data was vehicle crime, which occurred at a rate 50% above the UK average. This anomaly may be attributed to the town’s strategic location along major transport routes and its role as a commuter hub, factors that could increase exposure to vehicle-related crimes. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average, remained a persistent issue, reflecting the challenges of managing community spaces in a growing population. The overall crime rate, while below the national figure, suggests that local policing and community initiatives have had a measurable impact in maintaining public safety, even amid the seasonal fluctuations typical of late autumn.

November saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences increasing by 15.1% compared to October, driven by the heightened activity during Bonfire Night and the early shopping rush of Black Friday. Public order offences also rose sharply, up 40.6%, likely linked to the increased foot traffic and social gatherings typical of the month. Conversely, shoplifting and other thefts both declined significantly, with shoplifting falling by 34.5% and other theft by 34.1%, suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic retail crime. Vehicle crime, however, stood out as a major concern, with a rate 50% above the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect local factors such as the area’s high number of commuters and the presence of major transport routes, which could increase the risk of vehicle-related incidents. For residents, the 66.7% surge in theft from the person—a category that rose from six to ten incidents—highlights the need for heightened awareness in public spaces during the darker evenings of November.

St Albans’ crime rate in November 2025 dropped to 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a 5.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.9. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed over recent months, though November still maintains a consistent position relative to national figures. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 33 crimes per day, reflecting a steady but manageable pace of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 155 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. With a population of 151,012, the area’s crime rate remains below the UK average, highlighting the effectiveness of local policing strategies and community engagement initiatives. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that while crime is present, its impact is distributed across a relatively large population base, reducing the likelihood of concentrated hotspots.