Crime Rate in Sandridge & Wheathampstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandridge & Wheathampstead

The total recorded crimes in Sandridge & Wheathampstead, St Albans, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandridge & Wheathampstead crime rate of 10.99 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 Sandridge & Wheathampstead, encompassing approximately 3,821 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Sandridge & Wheathampstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tudor Road with total crimes: 4
  • Beech Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Lyndon Mead with total crimes: 3

How safe is Sandridge & Wheathampstead?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Sandridge & Wheathampstead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 415 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sandridge & Wheathampstead recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Sandridge & Wheathampstead had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 447 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sandridge & Wheathampstead recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sandridge & Wheathampstead Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sandridge & Wheathampstead has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 10.99 ranking 13th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

In 2024, the total Sandridge & Wheathampstead crimes were 415. The crime rate of Sandridge & Wheathampstead in 2024 was 108.59 (year) or 9.05 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sandridge & Wheathampstead were around 447 crimes with yearly crime rate of 116.96 (year) or 9.75 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandridge & Wheathampstead)CrimesRank (Sandridge & Wheathampstead)CrimesRank (Sandridge & Wheathampstead)
St Peters161 11,959 11,468 1
Park Street95 4969 3864 2
London Colney92 51,184 2757 5
Cunningham110 2936 4807 3
Sopwell105 3884 5736 6
Harpenden West65 6792 6787 4
Bernards Heath41 14620 7589 7
Verulam64 7547 11515 8
Clarence52 11591 8433 13
Batchwood61 8542 12474 10
St Stephen54 10565 9505 9
Redbourn57 9561 10441 12
Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm49 12403 14338 15
Harpenden East35 15328 17370 14
Hill End28 16359 15327 16
Harpenden North & Rural21 18328 16220 17
Colney Heath25 17280 18192 18
Marshalswick West12 20252 19176 19
Harpenden South18 19191 20148 20

Sandridge & Wheathampstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202519
May 202515
April 20258
March 202518
February 202514
January 202512

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202514
May 202510
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20256
February 20253
January 202510

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Sandridge & Wheathampstead in July 2025

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

1. Tudor Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Beech Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Lyndon Mead (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. St Leonard'S Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Place Farm (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. High Meads (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Darblay Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Marford Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Four Limes (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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