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Crime in West Common

West Common had 10 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 22.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 25 St Albans areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 65% below the middle St Albans area.

AL5, St Albans · within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Common

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22.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 25St Albans rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
anti-social behaviourmost common5 in 3 months

Month by month

1 Mar 2 Apr 1 May 4 Jun 3 Jul 3 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour550%
theft330%
violence110%
drugs110%

West Common against St Albans

TypeWest Common per 1,000Middle St Albans areaChange
Violence2.221.3–
Burglary01.5–
Vehicle crime03–
Anti-social behaviour11.117–
Theft and robbery6.67.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Townsend78.9▲ 28%
New Greens63.5▲ 32%
Sandridge57.5▲ 7%
Harpenden56.3▲ 2%
Redbourn45▼ 20%
Southdown32.1▼ 25%
West Common22.2–
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 West Common a safe area?

West Common had about 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 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 West Common?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (5), followed by theft (3) and violence (1).