Crime in Sandridge & Wheathampstead: statistics, rates and trends
460 crimes were recorded in Sandridge & Wheathampstead in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sandridge & Wheathampstead at a glance
- Crime trends in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
- Types of crime in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
- Sandridge & Wheathampstead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
- Population and deprivation in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
- Questions about crime in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
- About this data
460 crimes were recorded in Sandridge & Wheathampstead in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 178 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sandridge & Wheathampstead has the 2,842nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sandridge & Wheathampstead | St Albans | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 460 | 11,959 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.4 | 79.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,452 | 151,012 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sandridge & Wheathampstead was highest in the year to July 2020 (513 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (390). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 460 | 54.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 390 | 46.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 405 | 47.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 511 | 60.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 397 | 47.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 404 | 47.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 513 | 60.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 489 | 57.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 454 | 53.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sandridge & Wheathampstead 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+33%) and criminal damage and arson (+27%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 178 | 21.1 | 0.62 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 11.4 | 0.74 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 6.2 | 0.91 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 3.7 | 0.74 | -11% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.4 | 0.54 | +7% |
| Public order | 22 | 2.6 | 0.39 | +5% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.7 | 0.47 | +0% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.5 | 0.73 | +44% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.3 | 0.40 | +267% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +300% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 0.04 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.29 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sandridge & Wheathampstead recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 38.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sandridge & Wheathampstead recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sandridge & Wheathampstead recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sandridge & Wheathampstead recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sandridge & Wheathampstead recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sandridge & Wheathampstead recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sandridge & Wheathampstead recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sandridge & Wheathampstead recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sandridge & Wheathampstead recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sandridge & Wheathampstead recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sandridge & Wheathampstead recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sandridge & Wheathampstead recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sandridge & Wheathampstead recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sandridge & Wheathampstead recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sandridge & Wheathampstead, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sandridge & Wheathampstead.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sandridge & Wheathampstead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden South | 192 | 28.1 | -48% |
| Harpenden East | 391 | 49.5 | -9% |
| Harpenden West | 691 | 83.2 | +53% |
| Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm | 444 | 47.4 | -13% |
| Marshalswick West | 203 | 57.5 | +6% |
| Harpenden North & Rural | 255 | 32.3 | -41% |
| Bernards Heath | 636 | 75.7 | +39% |
| Batchwood | 524 | 67.8 | +25% |
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 Sandridge & Wheathampstead over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Morris Green | 27 |
| On or near Allen Close | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Old School Drive | 14 |
| On or near Tudor Road | 14 |
| On or near East Mount | 13 |
| On or near High Street | 13 |
| On or near The Hill | 12 |
| On or near Dyke Lane | 11 |
| On or near St Thomas Place | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sandridge & Wheathampstead 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 149 | 32.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 135 | 29.3% |
| Not recorded | 96 | 20.9% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 8.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Sandridge & Wheathampstead has an estimated population of 8,452. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sandridge & Wheathampstead sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sandridge & Wheathampstead |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% |
| Social rented homes | 16.6% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Sandridge & Wheathampstead a safe place to live?
Sandridge & Wheathampstead recorded 54.4 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 Sandridge & Wheathampstead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (96).
Is crime in Sandridge & Wheathampstead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sandridge & Wheathampstead was up 18% on the year before: 460 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 390 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sandridge & Wheathampstead?
Sandridge & Wheathampstead 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 Sandridge & Wheathampstead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.