Crime Rate in Clarence: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clarence

The total recorded crimes in Clarence, St Albans, UK in February 2026 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clarence crime rate of 0.86 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 Clarence, encompassing approximately 28,956 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
Clarence Crime Hotspots

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

  • A1057 with total crimes: 4
  • Luna Place with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Clarence?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Clarence demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 591 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Clarence witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Clarence had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 433 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Clarence recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Clarence Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Clarence crimes were 591. The crime rate of Clarence in 2024 was 20.41 (year) or 1.70 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clarence were around 433 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.95 (year) or 1.25 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Clarence)CrimesRank (Clarence)CrimesRank (Clarence)
St PetersNA NA1,959 11,468 1
Park StreetNA NA969 3864 2
London ColneyNA NA1,184 2757 5
CunninghamNA NA936 4807 3
Harpenden WestNA NA792 6787 4
SopwellNA NA884 5736 6
Bernards HeathNA NA620 7589 7
VerulamNA NA547 11515 8
St StephenNA NA565 9505 9
BatchwoodNA NA542 12474 10
RedbournNA NA561 10441 12
Sandridge & WheathampsteadNA NA415 13447 11
Harpenden EastNA NA328 17370 14
Marshalswick East & Jersey FarmNA NA403 14338 15
Hill EndNA NA359 15327 16
Harpenden North & RuralNA NA328 16220 17
Colney HeathNA NA280 18192 18
Marshalswick WestNA NA252 19176 19
Harpenden SouthNA NA191 20148 20

Clarence Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
December 20253
November 20251
October 20255
September 202510
August 20258
July 20255
June 202511
May 20257
April 20257
March 202510
February 20256

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
November 20254
October 20255
September 20254
August 20254
June 20253
May 202513
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20258
November 202510
October 20252
September 20256
August 202512
July 202515
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20269
December 20257
November 202512
October 202512
September 202510
August 20254
July 20258
June 20259
May 20259
April 20254
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
November 20254
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20251
November 20254
October 20254
September 20253
August 20254
July 20257
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20268
December 20256
November 20254
October 20254
September 20256
August 20254
July 20258
June 202515
May 20255
April 202523
March 20259
February 202517

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

MonthCount
December 20252
August 20251
July 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20252
June 20251

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Clarence in February 2026

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

1. A1057 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
2. Luna Place (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Brampton Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
5. Sefton Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Blenheim Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Castle Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Royston Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Salisbury Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Harlesden Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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