Crime Rate in Marshalswick West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marshalswick West

The total recorded crimes in Marshalswick West, St Albans, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marshalswick West crime rate of 3.18 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 West, encompassing approximately 6,918 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Marshalswick West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • B651 with total crimes: 3

How safe is Marshalswick West?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Marshalswick West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 252 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Marshalswick West recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Marshalswick West had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 176 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Marshalswick West recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Marshalswick West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Marshalswick West has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 3.18 ranking 18th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

In 2024, the total Marshalswick West crimes were 252. The crime rate of Marshalswick West in 2024 was 36.42 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marshalswick West were around 176 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.44 (year) or 2.12 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marshalswick West)CrimesRank (Marshalswick West)CrimesRank (Marshalswick West)
St Peters152 11,959 11,468 1
Park Street79 3969 3864 2
London Colney88 21,184 2757 5
Cunningham62 7936 4807 3
Harpenden West67 5792 6787 4
Sopwell69 4884 5736 6
Batchwood65 6542 12474 10
Bernards Heath37 12620 7589 7
Verulam53 8547 11515 8
Clarence51 9591 8433 13
St Stephen35 14565 9505 9
Redbourn34 15561 10441 12
Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm47 10403 14338 15
Sandridge & Wheathampstead44 11415 13447 11
Harpenden East36 13328 17370 14
Hill End33 16359 15327 16
Harpenden North & Rural14 19328 16220 17
Colney Heath29 17280 18192 18
Harpenden South10 20191 20148 20

Marshalswick West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (11 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20247
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20257
February 20258
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247
July 202412
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 202511
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Marshalswick West in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Other theft8
Shoplifting1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. B651 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Slimmons Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dean'S Gardens (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Wheat Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Boling Brook (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Downes Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Chalkdell Fields (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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