Crime Rate in Batchwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Batchwood

The total recorded crimes in Batchwood, St Albans, UK in July 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Batchwood crime rate of 3.95 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 Batchwood, encompassing approximately 15,433 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Batchwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Oaks with total crimes: 9
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Cavan Drive with total crimes: 4

How safe is Batchwood?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Batchwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 542 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Batchwood recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Batchwood had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 474 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Batchwood witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Batchwood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Batchwood has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 3.95 ranking 8th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

In 2024, the total Batchwood crimes were 542. The crime rate of Batchwood in 2024 was 35.12 (year) or 2.93 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Batchwood were around 474 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.71 (year) or 2.56 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Batchwood)CrimesRank (Batchwood)CrimesRank (Batchwood)
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
St Stephen54 10565 9505 9
Redbourn57 9561 10441 12
Sandridge & Wheathampstead42 13415 13447 11
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

Batchwood 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 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202513
May 202522
April 202516
March 202522
February 202513
January 202512
December 202418
November 20249
October 202422
September 20247
August 202415

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 202510
March 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 202518
April 202515
March 202510
February 202510
January 202511
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Batchwood in July 2025

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

1. High Oaks (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Green Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Cavan Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Downedge (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Batchwood Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Francis Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. The Ferns (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Gorse Corner (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
9. Artisan Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Pegasus Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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