Crime in Sandridge & Wheathampstead: statistics, rates and trends
473 crimes were recorded in Sandridge & Wheathampstead in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sandridge & Wheathampstead
- Questions about crime in Sandridge & Wheathampstead
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (178), anti-social behaviour (101) and criminal damage and arson (59) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,790th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Sandridge & Wheathampstead | St Albans | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 473 | 11,943 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.0 | 79.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,452 | 151,012 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sandridge & Wheathampstead peaked in the year to August 2020 (523 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (378). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 473 | 56.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 403 | 47.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 389 | 46.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 487 | 57.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 439 | 51.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 378 | 44.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 523 | 61.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 479 | 56.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 465 | 55.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 48 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (59% below) and other theft (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 42 to 59 and anti-social behaviour rose from 73 to 101.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 178 | 21.1 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 11.9 | 15.4 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.8 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Other theft | 31 | 3.7 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.7 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sandridge & Wheathampstead; the highest is Harpenden West (80.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Harpenden South (27.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sandridge & Wheathampstead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden South | 188 | 27.5 | -51% |
| Harpenden East | 376 | 47.6 | -15% |
| Harpenden West | 672 | 80.9 | +45% |
| Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm | 450 | 48.1 | -14% |
| Marshalswick West | 189 | 53.6 | -4% |
| Harpenden North & Rural | 258 | 32.7 | -42% |
| Bernards Heath | 615 | 73.2 | +31% |
| Batchwood | 511 | 66.1 | +18% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Sandridge & Wheathampstead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Morris Green” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Morris Green | 27 |
| On or near Allen Close | 19 |
| On or near Tudor Road | 15 |
| On or near High Street | 14 |
| On or near Old School Drive | 14 |
| On or near East Mount | 12 |
| On or near Smallwood Close | 12 |
| On or near Allen Green | 11 |
| On or near Housden Close | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
Of the 372 crimes in Sandridge & Wheathampstead with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 101 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 151 | 40.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 138 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Sandridge & Wheathampstead has an estimated population of 8,452 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%), less private renting (9.8%, against 20.3%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sandridge & Wheathampstead average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sandridge & Wheathampstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sandridge & Wheathampstead a safe place to live?
Sandridge & Wheathampstead recorded 56.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,790th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (101).
Is crime in Sandridge & Wheathampstead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sandridge & Wheathampstead was up 17% on the year before: 473 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 403 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sandridge & Wheathampstead?
About 8,452 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sandridge & Wheathampstead?
Sandridge & Wheathampstead is policed by Hertfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.