Crime Rates at Edward Close, St. Albans, AL1 5EN

Edward Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Batchwood , and the 180th 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 Edward Close (AL1 5EN) in the last 12 months was 36.9 per 1,000 residents and was 46.3% lower than the Batchwood average (68.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Edward Close (AL1 5EN), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 103 crimes here, including 39 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.