Crime Rate in Harpenden South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harpenden South

The total recorded crimes in Harpenden South, St Albans, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harpenden South crime rate of 0.80 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 South, encompassing approximately 12,485 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harpenden South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairway Close with total crimes: 2
  • Penny Croft with total crimes: 1
  • Wheatfield Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Harpenden South?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Harpenden South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St Albans average, with 191 crimes compared to 635.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Harpenden South recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Harpenden South had fewer crimes than the St Albans average, with 148 crimes compared to 530. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Harpenden South recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Harpenden South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Harpenden South has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 0.80 ranking 20th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

In 2024, the total Harpenden South crimes were 191. The crime rate of Harpenden South in 2024 was 15.30 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harpenden South were around 148 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.85 (year) or 0.99 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harpenden South)CrimesRank (Harpenden South)CrimesRank (Harpenden South)
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
Clarence51 9591 8433 13
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 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 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 202411

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 20242
October 20249
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 2 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Harpenden South in May 2025

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

1. Fairway Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Penny Croft (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Wheatfield Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. The Uplands (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. The Chennies (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cosne Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Coleswood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Knowle Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sherwoods Rise (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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