Crime in Marshalswick West: statistics, rates and trends
203 crimes were recorded in Marshalswick West in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Marshalswick West at a glance
- Crime trends in Marshalswick West
- Types of crime in Marshalswick West
- Marshalswick West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Marshalswick West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Marshalswick West
- Population and deprivation in Marshalswick West
- Questions about crime in Marshalswick West
- About this data
203 crimes were recorded in Marshalswick West in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was other theft, with 79 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Marshalswick West has the 2,709th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Marshalswick West | St Albans | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 203 | 11,959 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.5 | 79.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,528 | 151,012 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Marshalswick West was highest in the year to July 2025 (237 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (136). Over the whole period it rose 49%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 203 | 57.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 237 | 67.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 212 | 60.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 158 | 44.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 185 | 52.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 169 | 47.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 160 | 45.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 145 | 41.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 136 | 38.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Marshalswick West over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+25%). The largest falls were in burglary (-52%) and anti-social behaviour (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 79 | 22.4 | 3.50 | +1% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 11.3 | 0.33 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 7.1 | 1.44 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 6.0 | 0.39 | -34% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.8 | 0.80 | -52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 2.0 | 0.24 | -36% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.4 | 0.21 | -44% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 0.17 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.3 | 0.13 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.29 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.21 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.17 | n/a |
Other theft in Marshalswick West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Marshalswick West recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 38.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Marshalswick West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Marshalswick West recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 19.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Marshalswick West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Marshalswick West recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Marshalswick West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Marshalswick West recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Marshalswick West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Marshalswick West recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Marshalswick West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Marshalswick West recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Marshalswick West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Marshalswick West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Marshalswick West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Marshalswick West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Marshalswick West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Marshalswick West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Marshalswick West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Marshalswick West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Marshalswick West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Marshalswick West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Marshalswick West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Marshalswick West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Marshalswick West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Marshalswick West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Marshalswick West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Marshalswick West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marshalswick West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm | 444 | 47.4 | -18% |
| Bernards Heath | 636 | 75.7 | +32% |
| Clarence | 442 | 54.7 | -5% |
| Batchwood | 524 | 67.8 | +18% |
| St Peters | 1,690 | 181.0 | +215% |
| Hill End | 403 | 61.4 | +7% |
| Cunningham | 917 | 105.8 | +84% |
| Sopwell | 912 | 116.4 | +102% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Marshalswick West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 84 |
| On or near Slimmons Drive | 15 |
| On or near Marten Gate | 9 |
| On or near Charmouth Court | 9 |
| On or near Taylor Close | 7 |
| On or near Wheat Close | 7 |
| On or near Dymoke Green | 6 |
| On or near Chalkdell Fields | 6 |
| On or near St Albans Road | 6 |
| On or near B651 | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Marshalswick West over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 127 | 62.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 38 | 18.7% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 10.3% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% |
Marshalswick West has an estimated population of 3,528. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Marshalswick West sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Marshalswick West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.9% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 |
Is Marshalswick West a safe place to live?
Marshalswick West recorded 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Marshalswick West?
Other theft was the most common category, with 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (40).
Is crime in Marshalswick West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marshalswick West was down 14% on the year before: 203 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 237 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Marshalswick West?
Marshalswick West is policed by Hertfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Marshalswick West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.