Crime Rate in Batchwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Batchwood

The total recorded crimes in Batchwood, St Albans, UK in February 2026 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Batchwood crime rate of 2.59 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Batchwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Century Close with total crimes: 4
  • Tanners Close with total crimes: 3
  • Oster Street with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Batchwood)CrimesRank (Batchwood)CrimesRank (Batchwood)
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
RedbournNA NA561 10441 12
Sandridge & WheathampsteadNA NA415 13447 11
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

Batchwood 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20268
December 20256
November 202511
October 202510
September 20258
August 202517
July 202512
June 202517
May 202518
April 202515
March 202510
February 202510

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20264
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20254
August 20252
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202616
December 202520
November 202526
October 202510
September 202514
August 202516
July 202522
June 202513
May 202522
April 202516
March 202522
February 202513

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20253
November 20258
October 20252
August 20252
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 202510
March 20251

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
August 20251
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20255
November 20253
October 20251
August 20253
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20252
October 20256
September 20251
August 20254
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20256
November 20252
October 20255
September 20257
August 20255
July 20256
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
February 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
May 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251

High Crime Locations Batchwood in February 2026

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

1. Century Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tanners Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Oster Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. High Oaks (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Batchwood Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Falmouth Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Lavender Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Batchwood Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Alverton (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Nicholas Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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