Ward · St AlbansUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Sopwell
Street-level crime hotspots for Sopwell ward in St Albans.
Crime Rate
100.3
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#17
of 20 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+30.9%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
11 On or near Supermarket
Other theft: 6 Shoplifting: 5
2
7 On or near Shopping Area
Shoplifting: 7
3
7 On or near Shopping Area
Anti-social behaviour: 4 Bicycle theft: 1 Possession of weapons: 1
4
5 On or near Old Oak
Anti-social behaviour: 4 Other crime: 1
5
4 On or near Sports/Recreation Area
Anti-social behaviour: 4
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in April 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →