Crime Rate in Sandridge & Wheathampstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandridge & Wheathampstead

The total recorded crimes in Sandridge & Wheathampstead, St Albans, UK in March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandridge & Wheathampstead crime rate of 9.42 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Sandridge & Wheathampstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • St Helen'S Close with total crimes: 2
  • Gibbons Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Sandridge & Wheathampstead has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 9.42 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Albans)CrimesRank (St Albans)CrimesRank (St Albans)
St Peters121 11,959 11,468 1
Park Street72 3969 3864 2
London Colney69 41,184 2757 5
Harpenden West75 2792 6787 4
Cunningham62 5936 4807 3
Sopwell49 7884 5736 6
Verulam59 6547 11515 8
Bernards Heath46 8620 7589 7
Clarence42 9591 8433 13
St Stephen37 12565 9505 9
Batchwood40 11542 12474 10
Redbourn41 10561 10441 12
Harpenden East32 16328 17370 14
Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm33 15403 14338 15
Hill End35 14359 15327 16
Harpenden North & Rural24 18328 16220 17
Marshalswick West28 17252 19176 19
Colney Heath19 20280 18192 18
Harpenden South21 19191 20148 20

Sandridge & Wheathampstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202416
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202514
January 202512
December 20248
November 20247
October 202414
September 20248
August 20247
July 202416
June 202430
May 202410
April 202413

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 202424
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 202510
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sandridge & Wheathampstead in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. St Helen'S Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
3. Gibbons Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Allen Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Langley Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Dale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Coleman Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Sheepcote Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Marford Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Caesars Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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