Crime Rate in Harpenden East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harpenden East

The total recorded crimes in Harpenden East, St Albans, UK in February 2026 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harpenden East crime rate of 1.55 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 East, encompassing approximately 16,793 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harpenden East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Way with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Pickford Hill with total crimes: 2

How safe is Harpenden East?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Harpenden East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 328 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Harpenden East recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Harpenden East had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 370 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Harpenden East recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Harpenden East Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Harpenden East crimes were 328. The crime rate of Harpenden East in 2024 was 19.53 (year) or 1.63 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harpenden East were around 370 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.03 (year) or 1.84 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Harpenden East)CrimesRank (Harpenden East)CrimesRank (Harpenden East)
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
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

Harpenden East 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 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 (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 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 (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20265
December 20253
November 20256
October 20254
September 20251
August 20258
July 20257
June 20256
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20267
December 20258
November 202512
October 20258
September 202510
August 202515
July 202511
June 202515
May 202513
April 202512
March 202513
February 20256

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20255
November 20253
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20253
November 20254
October 20256
September 20255
August 20253
July 20252
June 20256
May 20257
April 202510
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251
July 20252

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20256
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
October 20256
September 20254
August 20251
July 20251
June 20256
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20256
November 20256
October 20254
September 20251
August 20258
July 20255
June 20258
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
May 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Harpenden East in February 2026

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

1. Willow Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
3. Pickford Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Stewart Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Northfield Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Pigeonwick (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grant Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Walnut Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Manland Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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