Crime Rate in Harpenden West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harpenden West

The total recorded crimes in Harpenden West, St Albans, UK in July 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harpenden West crime rate of 3.44 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 West, encompassing approximately 18,868 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
Harpenden West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • High Street with total crimes: 10
  • Church Green Mews 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 July 2025 the Harpenden West has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 3.44 ranking 6th out of 19 in the St Albans, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harpenden West)CrimesRank (Harpenden West)CrimesRank (Harpenden West)
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
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 South18 19191 20148 20

Harpenden West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202520
May 202519
April 202512
March 202518
February 202520
January 202520
December 202417
November 202412
October 202422
September 202427
August 202410

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20254
April 20256
March 202513
February 20257
January 20254
December 20248
November 202410
October 20244
September 20247
August 202414

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
May 202513
April 202511
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
August 20246

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 202511
April 202515
March 202519
February 202513
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 202411
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20253
March 20253
February 202514
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 202413
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
October 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243

High Crime Locations Harpenden West in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Other theft11
Anti-social behaviour3
2. High Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Church Green Mews (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Coopers Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
7. Claygate Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Hartwell Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Vaughan Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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