Total Crime Rate
18.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Park area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bernards Heath , and the 86th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Park (AL1 4RX) in the last 12 months was 18.9 per 1,000 residents and was 68.9% lower than the Bernards Heath average (60.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around The Park (AL1 4RX), the main crime hotspot is near Charmouth Court. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bernards Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Marshalswick Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Marshal'S Drive | — |
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