Crime Rate in Harpenden North & Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harpenden North & Rural

The total recorded crimes in Harpenden North & Rural, St Albans, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harpenden North & Rural crime rate of 1.59 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 North & Rural, encompassing approximately 15,139 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Harpenden North & Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lea Business Park with total crimes: 4
  • Westfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Baulk Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Harpenden North & Rural?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Harpenden North & Rural 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 North & Rural recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Harpenden North & Rural had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 220 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Harpenden North & Rural recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Harpenden North & Rural Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Harpenden North & Rural has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 1.59 ranking 18th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

In 2024, the total Harpenden North & Rural crimes were 328. The crime rate of Harpenden North & Rural in 2024 was 21.67 (year) or 1.81 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harpenden North & Rural were around 220 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.53 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 17 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
Harpenden East32 16328 17370 14
Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm33 15403 14338 15
Hill End35 14359 15327 16
Marshalswick West28 17252 19176 19
Colney Heath19 20280 18192 18
Harpenden South21 19191 20148 20

Harpenden North & Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 20249
November 20248
October 20248
September 20248
August 202413
July 202412
June 202440
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 202418
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Harpenden North & Rural in March 2025

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

1. Lea Business Park (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
2. Westfield Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Baulk Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Beeching Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Coldharbour Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Westfield Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rye Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Stonemason Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Masefield Court (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Dell Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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