Crime Rate in Bernards Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bernards Heath

The total recorded crimes in Bernards Heath, St Albans, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bernards Heath crime rate of 2.28 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bernards Heath, encompassing approximately 16,211 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Bernards Heath Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Stonecross Close with total crimes: 8
  • St Peter'S Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bernards Heath?

To understand the safety of Bernards Heath, we need to analyze Bernards Heath crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Bernards Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 620 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bernards Heath witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Bernards Heath experienced a greater number of crimes than the St Albans average, with 589 crimes compared to 530. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bernards Heath witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in St Albans, Bernards Heath has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bernards Heath Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bernards Heath has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 2.28 ranking 12th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

In 2024, the total Bernards Heath crimes were 620. The crime rate of Bernards Heath in 2024 was 38.24 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bernards Heath were around 589 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.33 (year) or 3.03 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bernards Heath)CrimesRank (Bernards Heath)CrimesRank (Bernards Heath)
St Peters152 11,959 11,468 1
Park Street79 3969 3864 2
London Colney88 21,184 2757 5
Cunningham62 7936 4807 3
Harpenden West67 5792 6787 4
Sopwell69 4884 5736 6
Batchwood65 6542 12474 10
Verulam53 8547 11515 8
Clarence51 9591 8433 13
St Stephen35 14565 9505 9
Redbourn34 15561 10441 12
Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm47 10403 14338 15
Sandridge & Wheathampstead44 11415 13447 11
Harpenden East36 13328 17370 14
Hill End33 16359 15327 16
Harpenden North & Rural14 19328 16220 17
Colney Heath29 17280 18192 18
Marshalswick West22 18252 19176 19
Harpenden South10 20191 20148 20

Bernards Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 202512
February 202512
January 20254
December 202412
November 202414
October 202415
September 202410
August 202413
July 202424
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202518
March 202515
February 202514
January 202516
December 202417
November 202411
October 202420
September 202413
August 202422
July 202421
June 202426
May 202419

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 202410
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Bernards Heath in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bernards Heath postcode area is presented below.

1. Stonecross Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. St Peter'S Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Bowgate (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Essex Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Sandridgebury Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Caxton Centre (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Soothouse Spring (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Valley Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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