Crime Rate in Harpenden South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harpenden South

The total recorded crimes in Harpenden South, St Albans, UK in February 2026 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harpenden South crime rate of 0.72 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 South, encompassing approximately 12,485 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Harpenden South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Way with total crimes: 2
  • Sibley Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Hammondswick with total crimes: 1

How safe is Harpenden South?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Harpenden South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 191 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Harpenden South recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Harpenden South had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 148 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Harpenden South recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Harpenden South Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Harpenden South crimes were 191. The crime rate of Harpenden South in 2024 was 15.30 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harpenden South were around 148 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.85 (year) or 0.99 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Harpenden South)CrimesRank (Harpenden South)CrimesRank (Harpenden South)
St PetersNA NA1,959 11,468 1
Park StreetNA NA969 3864 2
London ColneyNA NA1,184 2757 5
CunninghamNA NA936 4807 3
Harpenden WestNA NA792 6787 4
SopwellNA NA884 5736 6
Bernards HeathNA NA620 7589 7
VerulamNA NA547 11515 8
ClarenceNA NA591 8433 13
St StephenNA NA565 9505 9
BatchwoodNA NA542 12474 10
RedbournNA NA561 10441 12
Sandridge & WheathampsteadNA NA415 13447 11
Harpenden EastNA NA328 17370 14
Marshalswick East & Jersey FarmNA NA403 14338 15
Hill EndNA NA359 15327 16
Harpenden North & RuralNA NA328 16220 17
Colney HeathNA NA280 18192 18
Marshalswick WestNA NA252 19176 19

Harpenden South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20256
August 20255
July 20254
June 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
November 20252
October 20252
August 20251
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20255
November 20253
October 20255
September 20253
August 20254
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20255
September 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 Harpenden South in February 2026

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

1. Oak Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
2. Sibley Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Hammondswick (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Magna Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Walkers Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Longfield Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Westminster Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sherwoods Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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