Crime Rate in Clarence: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clarence

The total recorded crimes in Clarence, St Albans, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clarence crime rate of 1.76 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 Clarence, encompassing approximately 28,956 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Clarence Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Castle Road with total crimes: 7
  • St Paul'S Place with total crimes: 6

How safe is Clarence?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Clarence demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 591 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Clarence witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Clarence had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 433 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Clarence recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Clarence Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Clarence has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 1.76 ranking 9th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

In 2024, the total Clarence crimes were 591. The crime rate of Clarence in 2024 was 20.41 (year) or 1.70 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clarence were around 433 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.95 (year) or 1.25 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clarence)CrimesRank (Clarence)CrimesRank (Clarence)
St Peters152 11,959 11,468 1
Park Street79 3969 3864 2
London Colney88 21,184 2757 5
Cunningham62 7936 4807 3
Harpenden West67 5792 6787 4
Sopwell69 4884 5736 6
Batchwood65 6542 12474 10
Bernards Heath37 12620 7589 7
Verulam53 8547 11515 8
St Stephen35 14565 9505 9
Redbourn34 15561 10441 12
Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm47 10403 14338 15
Sandridge & Wheathampstead44 11415 13447 11
Harpenden East36 13328 17370 14
Hill End33 16359 15327 16
Harpenden North & Rural14 19328 16220 17
Colney Heath29 17280 18192 18
Marshalswick West22 18252 19176 19
Harpenden South10 20191 20148 20

Clarence Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (46 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 202410
September 202414
August 202413
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 20249
November 20249
October 20247
September 20249
August 202413
July 20244
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20248
August 202414
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 202410
July 20245
June 202410

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 244 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202523
March 20259
February 202517
January 202523
December 202431
November 202423
October 202422
September 202424
August 202446
July 202418
May 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Clarence in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Castle Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. St Paul'S Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
4. A1057 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beresford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Burleigh Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Montague Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gleave Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Woodstock Road North (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Farm Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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