Crime Rate in Marshalswick West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marshalswick West

The total recorded crimes in Marshalswick West, St Albans, UK in February 2026 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marshalswick West crime rate of 1.73 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 Marshalswick West, encompassing approximately 6,918 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Marshalswick West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Taylor Close with total crimes: 1
  • Orton Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Marshalswick West?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Marshalswick West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 252 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Marshalswick West recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Marshalswick West had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 176 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Marshalswick West recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Marshalswick West Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Marshalswick West crimes were 252. The crime rate of Marshalswick West in 2024 was 36.42 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marshalswick West were around 176 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.44 (year) or 2.12 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Marshalswick West)CrimesRank (Marshalswick West)CrimesRank (Marshalswick West)
St PetersNA NA1,959 11,468 1
Park StreetNA NA969 3864 2
London ColneyNA NA1,184 2757 5
CunninghamNA NA936 4807 3
Harpenden WestNA NA792 6787 4
SopwellNA NA884 5736 6
Bernards HeathNA NA620 7589 7
VerulamNA NA547 11515 8
ClarenceNA NA591 8433 13
St StephenNA NA565 9505 9
BatchwoodNA NA542 12474 10
RedbournNA NA561 10441 12
Sandridge & WheathampsteadNA NA415 13447 11
Harpenden EastNA NA328 17370 14
Marshalswick East & Jersey FarmNA NA403 14338 15
Hill EndNA NA359 15327 16
Harpenden North & RuralNA NA328 16220 17
Colney HeathNA NA280 18192 18
Harpenden SouthNA NA191 20148 20

Marshalswick West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (11 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20254
November 20251
October 20252
September 20255
August 20258
July 20251
June 20254
May 20258
April 20257
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
November 20251
October 20251
September 20258
August 20253
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20269
December 20258
November 20254
October 202512
September 20254
August 20253
July 20255
June 20258
May 20258
April 20256
March 20257
February 20258

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
August 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

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

MonthCount
December 20251

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
March 20251

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 202511

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Marshalswick West in February 2026

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft5
2. Taylor Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Orton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Slimmons Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. B651 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Dymoke Green (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Hall Heath Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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