Crime Rate in Harpenden East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harpenden East

The total recorded crimes in Harpenden East, St Albans, UK in March 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harpenden East crime rate of 1.91 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 Harpenden East, encompassing approximately 16,793 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Harpenden East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Willow Way with total crimes: 2
  • Grant Gardens with total crimes: 2

How safe is Harpenden East?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Harpenden East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 328 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Harpenden East recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Harpenden East had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 370 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Harpenden East recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Harpenden East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Harpenden East has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 1.91 ranking 16th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

In 2024, the total Harpenden East crimes were 328. The crime rate of Harpenden East in 2024 was 19.53 (year) or 1.63 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harpenden East were around 370 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.03 (year) or 1.84 (month) ranking 14 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
Clarence42 9591 8433 13
St Stephen37 12565 9505 9
Batchwood40 11542 12474 10
Redbourn41 10561 10441 12
Sandridge & Wheathampstead36 13415 13447 11
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

Harpenden East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting 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 Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20256
January 20259
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 20249
August 20247
July 202410
June 202420
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 202410
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245
April 202410

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
May 20247
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Harpenden East in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Willow Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Grant Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. B653 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Southview Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Saxon Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Roundfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Hill Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Porters Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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