Total Crime Rate
18.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lincolns Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bernards Heath , and the 81st lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lincolns Close (AL4 9YQ) in the last 12 months was 18.0 per 1,000 residents and was 70.4% lower than the Bernards Heath average (60.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lincolns Close (AL4 9YQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Twyford Road, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Berkley Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bernards Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Larkswood Rise | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Larkswood Rise | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Larkswood Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chiltern Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Brelades Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Cromwell Close | Under investigation |
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