Crime Rates at West Common, Redbourn, St. Albans, AL3 7DY

West Common area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Harpenden North & Rural , and the 78th lowest crime rate of 428 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 West Common (AL3 7DY) in the last 12 months was 19.1 per 1,000 residents and was 31.2% lower than the Harpenden North & Rural average (27.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around West Common (AL3 7DY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Stephens Way, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Stathams Court (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.