Crime Rates at Shenley Lane, London Colney, St Albans, AL2 1DG

Shenley Lane area has the 11th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in London Colney , and the 133rd highest crime rate of 428 local areas in St Albans .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Shenley Lane (AL2 1DG) in the last 12 months was 80.9 per 1,000 residents and was 40.0% lower than the London Colney average (134.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 37.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Shenley Lane (AL2 1DG), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.