WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Hertfordshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Harpenden South, St Albans

Comprehensive safety analysis for Harpenden South, localized within St Albans.

Total Crimes

21
trending_up +23.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

23.01per 1k
trending_up +7.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

7,258

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences7
Burglary4
Vehicle Crime3
Anti-social Behaviour2
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Public Order1
Shoplifting1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Westminster Court Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Shoplifting: 1
5
On or near Sherwoods Rise Map
Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Coleswood Road Map
Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Burglary: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Cranbourne Drive Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near The Chennies Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Greenway Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Longfield Road Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near St Michaels Close Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Cravells Road Map
Burglary: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within St Albans district.

Local Rank

#1safest in St Albans

National Safety

Top 5%Safest

City Average

69.72per 1k

Local Policing

Harpenden and Rural

Hertfordshire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Speeding in Harpenden and Sandridge remains the number one priority for residents.

Issued: 20 May 2026

Status Update

• Speed enforcement checks have been conducted in Luton Road, Cravells Road, Lower Luton Road and Station Road in Harpenden, Marford Road, Wheathampstead and Redbourn Road, Redbourn.
• Three traffic offence reports have been issued where drivers may be fined, sent on a drivers’ improvement course or summonsed directly to court or excessive speed.
• We will continue to go out at different times and days to catch anyone speeding.

Actioned: 20 May 2026

Anti-social behaviour in local parks, including drinking alcohol, smoking drugs and abusive behaviour.

Issued: 20 May 2026

Status Update

• We have increased proactive patrols around the parks and worked with partner agencies including Harpenden Town Council.
• We have identified a group of young people causing anti-social behaviour in parks and in the town. The Community Safety Unit has sent letters to their parents.
• We will continue to monitor, engage and deal with any incidents.

Actioned: 20 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUL18

Police Beat Surgery

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Redbourn Parish Centre, The Park St Albans

AUG29

Police Beat Surgery

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Redbourn Parish Council, St Albans

SEP5

Redbourn Classic on the Common

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schedule

12:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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The Common St Albans

SEP25

Police Beat Surgery

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Redbourn Parish Centre, The Park St Albans

OCT23

Police Beat Surgery

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Redbourn Parish Centre, The Park St Albans

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