Crime in Harpenden South, St Albans
Comprehensive safety analysis for Harpenden South, localized within St Albans.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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
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Redbourn Parish Centre, The Park St Albans
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Redbourn Parish Council, St Albans
Redbourn Classic on the Common
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Redbourn Parish Centre, The Park St Albans
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Redbourn Parish Centre, The Park St Albans
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