Crime in Bricket Wood: statistics, rates and trends
307 crimes were recorded in Bricket Wood in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bricket Wood at a glance
- Crime trends in Bricket Wood
- Types of crime in Bricket Wood
- Bricket Wood compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bricket Wood
- Streets with the most crime in Bricket Wood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bricket Wood
- Population and deprivation in Bricket Wood
- Questions about crime in Bricket Wood
- About this data
307 crimes were recorded in Bricket Wood in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 103 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bricket Wood has the 1,009th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bricket Wood | St Albans | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 307 | 11,959 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.6 | 79.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,334 | 151,012 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bricket Wood was highest in the year to July 2018 (412 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (284). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 307 | 57.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 325 | 60.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 292 | 54.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 319 | 59.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 284 | 53.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 287 | 53.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 340 | 63.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 302 | 56.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 412 | 77.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bricket Wood 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 anti-social behaviour.
The largest falls were in public order (-24%) and criminal damage and arson (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 19.3 | 1.26 | +4% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 91 | 17.1 | 0.50 | -15% |
| Burglary | 20 | 3.7 | 1.06 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.6 | 0.72 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.4 | 0.50 | -22% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.4 | 0.53 | +20% |
| Public order | 16 | 3.0 | 0.45 | -24% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.7 | 0.80 | +50% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.3 | 0.40 | +600% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.39 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 0.05 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.23 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -50% |
Anti-social behaviour in Bricket Wood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bricket Wood recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 33.6% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Bricket Wood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bricket Wood recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 29.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bricket Wood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bricket Wood recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bricket Wood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bricket Wood recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bricket Wood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bricket Wood recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bricket Wood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bricket Wood recorded 18 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 20% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bricket Wood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bricket Wood recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bricket Wood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bricket Wood recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bricket Wood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bricket Wood recorded 7 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 600% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bricket Wood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bricket Wood recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bricket Wood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bricket Wood recorded 2 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bricket Wood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bricket Wood recorded 1 report 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bricket Wood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bricket Wood recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bricket Wood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bricket Wood.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bricket Wood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiswell Green | 270 | 45.1 | -22% |
| Radlett | 470 | 57.6 | +0% |
| Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | 1,082 | 65.3 | +13% |
| London Colney | 1,233 | 146.7 | +155% |
| Watford (Watford) | 14,210 | 103.3 | +80% |
| St Albans | 6,326 | 86.3 | +50% |
| Bushey | 1,825 | 64.4 | +12% |
| Hemel Hempstead | 10,245 | 102.0 | +77% |
1 areas within Bricket Wood, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. St Stephen had the highest rate (57.0 per 1,000) and St Stephen the lowest (57.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen | Neighbourhood | 8,647 | 493 | 57.0 |
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 Bricket Wood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Birch Copse | 32 |
| On or near Lye Lane | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Barnes Wallis Way | 14 |
| On or near Claremont | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Station Road | 12 |
| On or near Noke Lane | 11 |
| On or near Ryall Close | 11 |
| On or near St Lawrence Way | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bricket Wood 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 103 | 33.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 78 | 25.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 78 | 25.4% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
Bricket Wood has an estimated population of 5,334. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bricket Wood sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bricket Wood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.3% |
| Social rented homes | 3.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Bricket Wood a safe place to live?
Bricket Wood recorded 57.6 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 Bricket Wood?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (91).
Is crime in Bricket Wood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bricket Wood was down 6% on the year before: 307 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 325 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bricket Wood?
Bricket Wood 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 Bricket Wood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.