Crime Rate in Clarence: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clarence

The total recorded crimes in Clarence, St Albans, UK in March 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clarence crime rate of 1.45 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
Clarence Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Brampton Road with total crimes: 3
  • St Paul'S Place with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Clarence has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 1.45 ranking 9th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Albans)CrimesRank (St Albans)CrimesRank (St Albans)
St Peters121 11,959 11,468 1
Park Street72 3969 3864 2
London Colney69 41,184 2757 5
Harpenden West75 2792 6787 4
Cunningham62 5936 4807 3
Sopwell49 7884 5736 6
Verulam59 6547 11515 8
Bernards Heath46 8620 7589 7
St Stephen37 12565 9505 9
Batchwood40 11542 12474 10
Redbourn41 10561 10441 12
Sandridge & Wheathampstead36 13415 13447 11
Harpenden East32 16328 17370 14
Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm33 15403 14338 15
Hill End35 14359 15327 16
Harpenden North & Rural24 18328 16220 17
Marshalswick West28 17252 19176 19
Colney Heath19 20280 18192 18
Harpenden South21 19191 20148 20

Clarence Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (46 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20244

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
April 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 20249
November 20249
October 20247
September 20249
August 202413
July 20244
June 202414
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 202410
July 20245
June 202410
April 20245

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20248
August 202414
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 202410
September 202414
August 202413
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 217 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202517
January 202523
December 202431
November 202423
October 202422
September 202424
August 202446
July 202418
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20245
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Clarence in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Brampton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. St Paul'S Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Luna Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sefton Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Hedley Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Woodstock Road South (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. St Johns Court (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Woodstock Road North (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Pinewood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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