Crime in Sopwell, St Albans
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Other theft: 6Shoplifting: 5 | 11 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Shoplifting: 7 | 7 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Bicycle theft: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Old Oak Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Other crime: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Hudson Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Abbots Avenue West Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Butterfield Lane Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Graham Close Map | Bicycle theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Howland Garth Map | Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1 | 2 |
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Crime and anti-social behaviour in the Sopwell ward, specifically Cottonmill and the St Albans Retail Park.
Issued: 20 May 2026
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Actioned: 20 May 2026
Illegal and anti-social use of e-scooters and e-bikes.
Issued: 20 May 2026
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We will keep you updated.
Actioned: 20 May 2026
You previously said: Crime and ASB in the Batchwood Ward (specifically Oysterfields, the hospital and High Oaks).
Issued: 20 May 2026
Status Update
We did:
• We conducted a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at an address in Falmouth Court.
• A man was arrested and charged with two counts of criminal damage for ASB and crime in Century Close.
• We issued a teenager with a Community Protection Warning. Following non-compliance with the warning, he was issued a Community Protection Notice. If he breaches this, he could be arrested.
• We increased high-visibility and plain-clothed patrols at various times.
• We continue to work with hospital operations, security management, and Hightown Housing Association. We will support any evictions of individuals intent on causing anti-social behaviour.
Actioned: 20 May 2026
You previously said: Drug-related crime and ASB in St Peter’s Ward (focusing on Charrington Place, streets around St Albans City train station & the city centre).
Issued: 20 May 2026
Status Update
We did:
• We increased high-visibility and plain-clothed patrols.
• We issued a teenager with a Community Protection Warning.
• We have been working with Hightown Housing Association, who are looking to install CCTV in the area.
• We conducted joint operations with British Transport Police (BTP) and railway enforcement officers in the area surrounding the train station. Train station security now regularly patrol Charrington Place multi-storey car park.
• We visited every address in Davy House and Ellis House to speak to residents and conducted a survey about their issues.
Actioned: 20 May 2026
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Black Sheep Coffee, 51 Saint Peter's Street St Albans
Beat Surgery, Christ Church, High Oaks, Thursday 9th July 2026
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Christ Church, 3 High Oaks St Albans
Beat Surgery, Christ Church, High Oaks St Albans.
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Christ Church, 3 High Oaks St Albans
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