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Crime in Wheathampstead

Wheathampstead had 90 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 53.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 25 St Albans areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% below the middle St Albans area. Crime was down 11% on the three months before.

AL4, St Albans · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Wheathampstead

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53.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 25St Albans rank1st is the highest rate
-11%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common28 in 3 months

Month by month

40 Mar 32 Apr 29 May 25 Jun 28 Jul 37 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Wheathampstead. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2831%
anti-social behaviour2224%
criminal damage1517%
theft89%
public order56%
vehicle crime44%
drugs33%
weapons11%

Wheathampstead against St Albans

TypeWheathampstead per 1,000Middle St Albans areaChange
Violence16.721.3▼ 20%
Burglary0.61.5–
Vehicle crime2.43–
Anti-social behaviour13.117▼ 31%
Theft and robbery5.47.4▼ 10%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lemsford116.2▲ 20%
Sandridge57.5▲ 7%
Harpenden56.3▲ 2%
Wheathampstead53.6▼ 11%
Southdown32.1▼ 25%
Kimpton23▼ 7%
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 Wheathampstead a safe area?

Wheathampstead had about 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 25 St Albans areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wheathampstead?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (28), followed by anti-social behaviour (22) and criminal damage (15).