Crime Rate in Bernards Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bernards Heath

The total recorded crimes in Bernards Heath, St Albans, UK in February 2026 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bernards Heath crime rate of 3.08 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 Bernards Heath, encompassing approximately 16,211 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bernards Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stonecross Close with total crimes: 8
  • A1081 with total crimes: 5
  • St Peter'S Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bernards Heath?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Bernards Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 620 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bernards Heath witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Bernards Heath experienced a greater number of crimes than the St Albans average, with 589 crimes compared to 530. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bernards Heath witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bernards Heath Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Bernards Heath crimes were 620. The crime rate of Bernards Heath in 2024 was 38.24 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bernards Heath were around 589 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.33 (year) or 3.03 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bernards Heath)CrimesRank (Bernards Heath)CrimesRank (Bernards Heath)
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
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 SouthNA NA191 20148 20

Bernards Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20254
November 20254
October 20254
August 20251
July 20255
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
October 20253
September 20252
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20251
November 20255
October 20251
September 20252
August 20255
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20258
November 20255
October 20252
September 20252
August 20256
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20259
November 20254
October 20251
September 202511
August 20257
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20268
December 202514
November 202510
October 20256
September 20259
August 202518
July 20257
June 20258
May 20257
April 202512
March 202512
February 202512

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
January 202615
December 202520
November 202521
October 202514
September 202516
August 202523
July 202513
June 202519
May 202515
April 202518
March 202515
February 202514

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
March 20251

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
December 20254
November 20253
October 20256
September 20252
August 20255
July 20254
June 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20251
October 20253
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
November 20253
August 20254
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Bernards Heath in February 2026

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

1. Stonecross Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. A1081 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
3. St Peter'S Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
5. Valley Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Harpenden Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Seymour Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Warwick Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Boundary Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clarence Park Mews (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1

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