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Redbourn man jailed for indecent assault on child
10:23 03/09/2026A man has been sentenced to three years and seven months in prison for indecently assaulting a child more than 20 years ago.
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Two charged in connection with shoplifting in St Albans
12:48 04/08/2026Two people have been charged in connection with multiple shoplifting offences in St Albans.
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Appeal following robbery in London Colney
08:58 02/07/2026As part of an ongoing investigation, detectives in St Albans are appealing for witnesses and information following an incident in London Colney where a 17 year old boy was knocked off his bike, before it was stolen.
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Seven arrested and drugs seized in police operation
11:23 29/06/2026An operation carried out in St Albans and Hertsmere yesterday (Thursday 25 June) saw seven people arrested and drugs seized.
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Two men plead guilty to St Albans beauty store burglary
10:26 10/06/2026Two men have pleaded guilty to breaking into The Alternative Beauty store in The Maltings, St Albans, and stealing almost £8,000 worth of perfume and beauty products.
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Top reported crimes
Most commonly reported crimes during Jul 2026
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Violence and sexual offences
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Anti-social behaviour
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Other theft
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Shoplifting
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 531 | 10.5% |
| Sep 2025 | 384 | 7.6% |
| Oct 2025 | 470 | 9.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 423 | 8.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 419 | 8.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 420 | 8.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 382 | 7.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 345 | 6.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 417 | 8.2% |
| May 2026 | 442 | 8.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 390 | 7.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 432 | 8.5% |