Crime Rate in Sandridge & Wheathampstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandridge & Wheathampstead

The total recorded crimes in Sandridge & Wheathampstead, St Albans, UK in February 2026 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandridge & Wheathampstead crime rate of 5.76 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Sandridge & Wheathampstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walnut Court with total crimes: 3
  • Gibbons Close with total crimes: 2
  • Beech Farm Drive with total crimes: 2

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sandridge & Wheathampstead)CrimesRank (Sandridge & Wheathampstead)CrimesRank (Sandridge & Wheathampstead)
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
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
Marshalswick WestNA NA252 19176 19
Harpenden SouthNA NA191 20148 20

Sandridge & Wheathampstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202610
December 202515
November 202521
October 202520
September 202515
August 202513
July 202525
June 202519
May 202515
April 20258
March 202518
February 202514

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20254
November 20255
October 20256
September 202511
August 20259
July 20254
June 202514
May 202510
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
December 20256
November 20258
October 20254
September 20254
August 20252
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20257
February 20252

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20266
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20256
February 20253

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20254
September 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
November 20253
October 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
October 20253
September 20252
August 20253
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 3 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
December 20251
June 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251
August 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
June 20252
February 20251

High Crime Locations Sandridge & Wheathampstead in February 2026

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

1. Walnut Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Gibbons Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Beech Farm Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Tudor Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Conquerors Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Garrard Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Caesars Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nurseries Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Vale Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Dyke Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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