Crime Rate in Clarence: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clarence

The total recorded crimes in Clarence, St Albans, UK in July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clarence crime rate of 1.80 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 Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (650.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
Clarence Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Ashley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Arthur Road 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 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 July 2025 the Clarence has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 1.80 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clarence)CrimesRank (Clarence)CrimesRank (Clarence)
St Peters161 11,959 11,468 1
Park Street95 4969 3864 2
London Colney92 51,184 2757 5
Cunningham110 2936 4807 3
Sopwell105 3884 5736 6
Harpenden West65 6792 6787 4
Bernards Heath41 14620 7589 7
Verulam64 7547 11515 8
Batchwood61 8542 12474 10
St Stephen54 10565 9505 9
Redbourn57 9561 10441 12
Sandridge & Wheathampstead42 13415 13447 11
Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm49 12403 14338 15
Harpenden East35 15328 17370 14
Hill End28 16359 15327 16
Harpenden North & Rural21 18328 16220 17
Colney Heath25 17280 18192 18
Marshalswick West12 20252 19176 19
Harpenden South18 19191 20148 20

Clarence Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20259
April 20254
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 20249
November 20249
October 20247
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 20257
April 20257
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 202410
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20245

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20248
August 202414

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 246 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202515
May 20255
April 202523
March 20259
February 202517
January 202523
December 202431
November 202423
October 202422
September 202424
August 202446

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 202513
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 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

High Crime Locations Clarence in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
2. Ashley Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. Arthur Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Harlesden Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. Garden Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Beresford Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. Oxford Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. A1057 (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
9. Pickford Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Monks Horton Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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