WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Hertfordshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Verulam, St Albans

Comprehensive safety analysis for Verulam, localized within St Albans.

Total Crimes

59
trending_up +136.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

64.79per 1k
trending_up +1.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

7,538

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences21
Anti-social Behaviour15
Other Theft6
Drug Offences5
Public Order4
Burglary3
Other Crime2
Theft from Person1
Criminal Damage & Arson1
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near George Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Drugs: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
7
On or near High Street Map
Other theft: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1
7
On or near Camlet Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Savoy Mews Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Lower Dagnall Street Map
Other theft: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near College Place Map
Drugs: 2
2
On or near King'S Road Map
Burglary: 1Other theft: 1
2
On or near Park/Open Space Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Mortimer Crescent Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Ermine Close Map
Other theft: 1Public order: 1
2

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Safety comparison within St Albans district.

Local Rank

#15safest in St Albans

City Average

69.72per 1k

Local Policing

St Albans Central, North and West

Hertfordshire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Crime and anti-social behaviour in the Sopwell ward, specifically Cottonmill and the St Albans Retail Park.

Issued: 20 May 2026

Status Update

We will update you with our progress.

Actioned: 20 May 2026

Illegal and anti-social use of e-scooters and e-bikes.

Issued: 20 May 2026

Status Update

We will keep you updated.

Actioned: 20 May 2026

You previously said: Crime and ASB in the Batchwood Ward (specifically Oysterfields, the hospital and High Oaks).

Issued: 20 May 2026

Status Update

We did:
• We conducted a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at an address in Falmouth Court.
• A man was arrested and charged with two counts of criminal damage for ASB and crime in Century Close.
• We issued a teenager with a Community Protection Warning. Following non-compliance with the warning, he was issued a Community Protection Notice. If he breaches this, he could be arrested.
• We increased high-visibility and plain-clothed patrols at various times.
• We continue to work with hospital operations, security management, and Hightown Housing Association. We will support any evictions of individuals intent on causing anti-social behaviour.

Actioned: 20 May 2026

You previously said: Drug-related crime and ASB in St Peter’s Ward (focusing on Charrington Place, streets around St Albans City train station & the city centre).

Issued: 20 May 2026

Status Update

We did:
• We increased high-visibility and plain-clothed patrols.
• We issued a teenager with a Community Protection Warning.
• We have been working with Hightown Housing Association, who are looking to install CCTV in the area.
• We conducted joint operations with British Transport Police (BTP) and railway enforcement officers in the area surrounding the train station. Train station security now regularly patrol Charrington Place multi-storey car park.
• We visited every address in Davy House and Ellis House to speak to residents and conducted a survey about their issues.

Actioned: 20 May 2026

Engagement Events

AUG13

ASB patrols

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schedule

10:59 AM — 11:59 AM

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Abbey View Retail Parking, St Albans

AUG28

ASB Patrols - Quadrant

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6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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The Quadrant, The Quadrant St Albans

OCT3

The Ridgeway and St Marys Church engagement

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schedule

10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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AL4 9QA, Sherwood Avenue St Albans

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