Crime Rate in Harpenden East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harpenden East

The total recorded crimes in Harpenden East, St Albans, UK in January 2026 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harpenden East crime rate of 1.49 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Harpenden East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Porters Hill with total crimes: 3
  • B652 with total crimes: 3
  • Ashwell Park 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 January 2026 the Harpenden East has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 1.49 ranking 17th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Harpenden East)CrimesRank (Harpenden East)CrimesRank (Harpenden East)
St Peters145 11,959 11,468 1
Park Street60 5969 3864 2
London Colney86 31,184 2757 5
Cunningham99 2936 4807 3
Harpenden West45 8792 6787 4
Sopwell67 4884 5736 6
Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm55 6403 14338 15
Bernards Heath43 10620 7589 7
Verulam48 7547 11515 8
Clarence31 15591 8433 13
St Stephen31 14565 9505 9
Batchwood43 9542 12474 10
Redbourn28 16561 10441 12
Sandridge & Wheathampstead32 13415 13447 11
Colney Heath40 11280 18192 18
Hill End33 12359 15327 16
Harpenden North & Rural18 19328 16220 17
Marshalswick West20 18252 19176 19
Harpenden South18 20191 20148 20

Harpenden East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
July 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 January 2026

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

1. Porters Hill (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. B652 (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ashwell Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Noke Shot (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Roundfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hill Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Willow Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Northfield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Hospital (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Ox Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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