Crime Rate in Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm

The total recorded crimes in Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm, St Albans, UK in February 2026 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm crime rate of 2.29 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 Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm, encompassing approximately 13,970 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-52.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm Crime Hotspots

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

  • Twyford Road with total crimes: 10
  • Hughenden Road with total crimes: 2
  • Harness Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 403 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 338 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in St Albans, Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm crimes were 403. The crime rate of Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm in 2024 was 28.85 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm were around 338 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.19 (year) or 2.02 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm)CrimesRank (Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm)CrimesRank (Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm)
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
Sandridge & WheathampsteadNA NA415 13447 11
Harpenden EastNA NA328 17370 14
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

Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2025 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 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 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 Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 20256
November 202510
October 202511
September 202510
August 202511
July 202514
June 202513
May 202510
April 202512
March 202516
February 202516

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
October 20253
September 20251
June 20253
April 20251

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202623
December 202512
November 20254
October 20255
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202612
December 20257
November 20254
October 202511
September 20258
August 202514
July 202518
June 202522
May 202515
April 20259
March 20258
February 202512

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
March 20251

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20252
November 20254
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
February 20251

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
September 20251
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
May 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
February 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm postcode area is presented below.

1. Twyford Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
2. Hughenden Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Harness Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. The Leys (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Larkswood Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Pirton Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Chancery Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Belgrave Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Quantock Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Cotswold Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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