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Crime in Cottonmill

Cottonmill had 309 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 137.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 25 St Albans areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 119% above the middle St Albans area. Crime was level on the three months before.

AL1, St Albans · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cottonmill

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137.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 25St Albans rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common89 in 3 months

Month by month

74 Mar 108 Apr 127 May 98 Jun 98 Jul 113 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cottonmill. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour8929%
violence6722%
shoplifting4916%
theft268%
criminal damage227%
public order217%
vehicle crime114%
other crime72%

Cottonmill against St Albans

TypeCottonmill per 1,000Middle St Albans areaChange
Violence29.821.3▲ 20%
Burglary0.91.5▼ 85%
Vehicle crime4.93▼ 35%
Anti-social behaviour39.617▼ 20%
Theft and robbery14.27.4▼ 16%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
St Julians178.7▼ 4%
Cottonmill137.60%
Sopwell120.8▼ 3%
Park Street116.7▲ 14%
St Albans98.5▲ 7%
The Camp97.6▲ 27%
St Stephens90.6▼ 9%
See every St Albans area ranked on the crime in St Albans page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Cottonmill a safe area?

Cottonmill had about 137.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 25 St Albans areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Cottonmill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (89), followed by violence (67) and shoplifting (49).