Crime Rate in Harpenden South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harpenden South

The total recorded crimes in Harpenden South, St Albans, UK in July 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harpenden South crime rate of 1.44 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 Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harpenden South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwoods Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Prospect Lane with total crimes: 2
  • The Chennies 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 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 July 2025 the Harpenden South has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 1.44 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harpenden South)CrimesRank (Harpenden South)CrimesRank (Harpenden South)
St Peters161 11,959 11,468 1
Park Street95 4969 3864 2
London Colney92 51,184 2757 5
Cunningham110 2936 4807 3
Sopwell105 3884 5736 6
Harpenden West65 6792 6787 4
Bernards Heath41 14620 7589 7
Verulam64 7547 11515 8
Clarence52 11591 8433 13
Batchwood61 8542 12474 10
St Stephen54 10565 9505 9
Redbourn57 9561 10441 12
Sandridge & Wheathampstead42 13415 13447 11
Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm49 12403 14338 15
Harpenden East35 15328 17370 14
Hill End28 16359 15327 16
Harpenden North & Rural21 18328 16220 17
Colney Heath25 17280 18192 18
Marshalswick West12 20252 19176 19

Harpenden South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

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

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 20242
October 20249
September 20242
August 20245

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

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Harpenden South in July 2025

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

1. Sherwoods Rise (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Prospect Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. The Chennies (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
4. Oakley Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Ravenscroft (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Collens Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. The Hammonds (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Hammondswick (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Oakview Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Cross Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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