Crime Rate in Harpenden South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harpenden South

The total recorded crimes in Harpenden South, St Albans, UK in March 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harpenden South crime rate of 1.68 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Harpenden South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwoods Rise with total crimes: 5
  • Grove Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Grove Road with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Harpenden South has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 1.68 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Albans)CrimesRank (St Albans)CrimesRank (St Albans)
St Peters121 11,959 11,468 1
Park Street72 3969 3864 2
London Colney69 41,184 2757 5
Harpenden West75 2792 6787 4
Cunningham62 5936 4807 3
Sopwell49 7884 5736 6
Verulam59 6547 11515 8
Bernards Heath46 8620 7589 7
Clarence42 9591 8433 13
St Stephen37 12565 9505 9
Batchwood40 11542 12474 10
Redbourn41 10561 10441 12
Sandridge & Wheathampstead36 13415 13447 11
Harpenden East32 16328 17370 14
Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm33 15403 14338 15
Hill End35 14359 15327 16
Harpenden North & Rural24 18328 16220 17
Marshalswick West28 17252 19176 19
Colney Heath19 20280 18192 18

Harpenden South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 202411
April 20243

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Harpenden South in March 2025

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

1. Sherwoods Rise (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Grove Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Grove Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Ravenscroft (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Walkers Court (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. High Firs Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Meadway (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Oakley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Barrons Row (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. The Hammonds (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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