Crime Rate in Harpenden West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harpenden West

The total recorded crimes in Harpenden West, St Albans, UK in February 2026 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harpenden West crime rate of 3.02 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 West, encompassing approximately 18,868 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harpenden West Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Vaughan Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Harpenden West?

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

  • Relative to St Albans:

    • In 2024, Harpenden West reported a higher crime volume than the St Albans average, with 792 crimes compared to 635. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Harpenden West witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

    • In 2023, Harpenden West experienced a greater number of crimes than the St Albans average, with 787 crimes compared to 530. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Harpenden West witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the St Albans.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in St Albans, Harpenden West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Harpenden West Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Harpenden West crimes were 792. The crime rate of Harpenden West in 2024 was 41.97 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the St Albans.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harpenden West were around 787 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.71 (year) or 3.48 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the St Albans.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Harpenden West)CrimesRank (Harpenden West)CrimesRank (Harpenden West)
St PetersNA NA1,959 11,468 1
Park StreetNA NA969 3864 2
London ColneyNA NA1,184 2757 5
CunninghamNA NA936 4807 3
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
Harpenden North & RuralNA NA328 16220 17
Colney HeathNA NA280 18192 18
Marshalswick WestNA NA252 19176 19
Harpenden SouthNA NA191 20148 20

Harpenden West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (20 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 202515
November 202514
October 20256
September 20259
August 202514
July 202510
June 20257
May 20254
April 20256
March 202513
February 20257

A total of 181 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202610
December 202510
November 20257
October 202515
September 202513
August 20257
July 202514
June 202520
May 202519
April 202512
March 202518
February 202520

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20265
December 20255
September 20251
August 20254
July 20252
June 20257
May 20253
March 20253
February 202514

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202611
December 20259
November 20255
October 202515
September 20254
August 202520
July 202512
June 202510
May 202511
April 202515
March 202519
February 202513

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20267
December 20252
November 20257
October 202512
September 20255
August 20258
July 202513
June 202510
May 202513
April 202511
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20255
October 20252
September 20252
August 20254
July 20257
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20256
November 20253
October 20254
September 20254
August 20256
July 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20253
August 20253
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20252
August 20251
May 20252
April 20254

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
May 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Harpenden West in February 2026

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting4
Other crime2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Burglary3
Other theft3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Vaughan Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Church Green Mews (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. The Forresters (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Bowling Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Meadow Walk (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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