Crime Rate in Harpenden North & Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harpenden North & Rural

The total recorded crimes in Harpenden North & Rural, St Albans, UK in February 2026 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harpenden North & Rural crime rate of 1.06 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 North & Rural, encompassing approximately 15,139 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Harpenden North & Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Otterton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Lea Business Park with total crimes: 2
  • St James Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Harpenden North & Rural?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Harpenden North & Rural 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 North & Rural recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Harpenden North & Rural had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 220 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Harpenden North & Rural recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Harpenden North & Rural Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Harpenden North & Rural crimes were 328. The crime rate of Harpenden North & Rural in 2024 was 21.67 (year) or 1.81 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harpenden North & Rural were around 220 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.53 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Harpenden North & Rural)CrimesRank (Harpenden North & Rural)CrimesRank (Harpenden North & Rural)
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
Colney HeathNA NA280 18192 18
Marshalswick WestNA NA252 19176 19
Harpenden SouthNA NA191 20148 20

Harpenden North & Rural 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

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

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20254
November 20255
October 20252
September 20255
August 20258
July 20257
June 20251
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20257

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20255
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20257
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20267
December 20259
November 20256
October 20257
August 20258
July 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
August 20251
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 2 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
October 20251

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20257
October 20258
September 20253
August 20254
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
July 20251
June 20252
February 20252

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20254
March 20251
February 20252

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

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20251
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20251

High Crime Locations Harpenden North & Rural in February 2026

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

1. Otterton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Lea Business Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. St James Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Hyde Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Rye Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dell Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Masefield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mayfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wells Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hanover Grange (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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