Crime Rate in Sopwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sopwell

The total recorded crimes in Sopwell, St Albans, UK in February 2026 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sopwell crime rate of 4.00 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 Sopwell, encompassing approximately 18,509 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Sopwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Leyland Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Sopwell?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Sopwell reported a higher crime volume than the St Albans average, with 884 crimes compared to 635. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sopwell witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Sopwell experienced a greater number of crimes than the St Albans average, with 736 crimes compared to 530. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sopwell witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in St Albans, Sopwell has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Sopwell Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Sopwell crimes were 884. The crime rate of Sopwell in 2024 was 47.76 (year) or 3.98 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sopwell were around 736 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.76 (year) or 3.31 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sopwell)CrimesRank (Sopwell)CrimesRank (Sopwell)
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
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
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

Sopwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences 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 (14 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202612
December 202519
November 20259
October 202516
September 202523
August 202521
July 202522
June 202513
May 202515
April 202514
March 20259
February 202514

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 20269
December 202510
November 20258
October 202512
September 202514
August 202526
July 202529
June 202515
May 202514
April 202514
March 202514
February 202510

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
November 20251
October 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
November 20258
October 20254
September 20255
August 20259
July 20257
June 20257
May 202510
April 202512
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20251
November 20254
October 20254
September 20254
August 20254
July 20258
June 20257
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20265
December 20254
November 20252
October 20254
September 20254
August 20256
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20268
December 20256
November 202510
October 202513
September 20257
August 20255
July 202511
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202615
December 20256
November 20257
October 202516
September 202512
August 202516
July 202512
June 20255
May 202512
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255

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

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20252
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
October 20253
August 20253
July 20255
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
September 20254
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
August 20253
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Sopwell in February 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour12
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Burglary2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Leyland Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Nunnery Stables (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
5. The Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hudson Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Pullman Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Griffiths Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
9. Abbey View (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Vesta Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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