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Crime in Marshalswick

Marshalswick had 123 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 40.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 25 St Albans areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 35% below the middle St Albans area. Crime was down 14% on the three months before.

AL4, St Albans · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Marshalswick

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40.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 25St Albans rank1st is the highest rate
-14%on the 3 months beforeless crime
shopliftingmost common32 in 3 months

Month by month

37 Mar 55 Apr 51 May 35 Jun 46 Jul 42 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting3226%
theft2823%
violence1915%
anti-social behaviour1815%
vehicle crime97%
drugs54%
criminal damage43%
public order32%

Marshalswick against St Albans

TypeMarshalswick per 1,000Middle St Albans areaChange
Violence6.321.3▼ 14%
Burglary11.5–
Vehicle crime33▼ 25%
Anti-social behaviour617▼ 47%
Theft and robbery9.67.4▲ 12%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Fleetville83.3▲ 39%
Townsend78.9▲ 28%
New Greens63.5▲ 32%
Bernards Heath62.9▲ 26%
Sandridge57.5▲ 7%
Marshalswick40.8▼ 14%
Jersey Farm39.8▲ 6%
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 Marshalswick a safe area?

Marshalswick had about 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 25 St Albans areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Marshalswick?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (32), followed by theft (28) and violence (19).