Crime Rate in Batchwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Batchwood

The total recorded crimes in Batchwood, St Albans, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Batchwood crime rate of 4.21 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Batchwood, encompassing approximately 15,433 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Batchwood Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Newmarket Court with total crimes: 5
  • Batchwood Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Lawrance Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Batchwood?

To understand the safety of Batchwood, we need to analyze Batchwood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Batchwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 542 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Batchwood recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Batchwood had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 474 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Batchwood witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in St Albans, Batchwood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Batchwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Batchwood has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 4.21 ranking 6th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

In 2024, the total Batchwood crimes were 542. The crime rate of Batchwood in 2024 was 35.12 (year) or 2.93 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Batchwood were around 474 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.71 (year) or 2.56 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Batchwood)CrimesRank (Batchwood)CrimesRank (Batchwood)
St Peters152 11,959 11,468 1
Park Street79 3969 3864 2
London Colney88 21,184 2757 5
Cunningham62 7936 4807 3
Harpenden West67 5792 6787 4
Sopwell69 4884 5736 6
Bernards Heath37 12620 7589 7
Verulam53 8547 11515 8
Clarence51 9591 8433 13
St Stephen35 14565 9505 9
Redbourn34 15561 10441 12
Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm47 10403 14338 15
Sandridge & Wheathampstead44 11415 13447 11
Harpenden East36 13328 17370 14
Hill End33 16359 15327 16
Harpenden North & Rural14 19328 16220 17
Colney Heath29 17280 18192 18
Marshalswick West22 18252 19176 19
Harpenden South10 20191 20148 20

Batchwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202515
March 202510
February 202510
January 202511
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 202411
August 202412
July 202415
June 202430
May 202416

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202516
March 202522
February 202513
January 202512
December 202418
November 20249
October 202422
September 20247
August 202415
July 202416
June 202436
May 202424

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
November 20243
October 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Batchwood in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Batchwood postcode area is presented below.

1. Newmarket Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
2. Batchwood Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Robbery1
3. Lawrance Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Batchwood Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
5. Neville Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Downedge (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Maple Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. High Oaks (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. A1081 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Lavender Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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