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Crime in Sopwell

Sopwell had 189 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 120.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 25 St Albans areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 92% above the middle St Albans area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

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

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120.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 25St Albans rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common48 in 3 months

Month by month

40 Mar 73 Apr 81 May 58 Jun 62 Jul 69 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour4825%
shoplifting3921%
violence3619%
theft2111%
criminal damage147%
public order116%
other crime53%
drugs53%

Sopwell against St Albans

TypeSopwell per 1,000Middle St Albans areaChange
Violence2321.3▼ 8%
Burglary01.5–
Vehicle crime3.23–
Anti-social behaviour30.717▼ 25%
Theft and robbery167.4▼ 7%

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 Sopwell a safe area?

Sopwell had about 120.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 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 Sopwell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (48), followed by shoplifting (39) and violence (36).