Crime Rate in Harpenden West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harpenden West

The total recorded crimes in Harpenden West, St Albans, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harpenden West crime rate of 3.55 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
Harpenden West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Church Green Mews with total crimes: 9
  • High Street 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 May 2025 the Harpenden West has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 3.55 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harpenden West)CrimesRank (Harpenden West)CrimesRank (Harpenden West)
St Peters152 11,959 11,468 1
Park Street79 3969 3864 2
London Colney88 21,184 2757 5
Cunningham62 7936 4807 3
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 South10 20191 20148 20

Harpenden West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 202514
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 271 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202512
March 202518
February 202520
January 202520
December 202417
November 202412
October 202422
September 202427
August 202410
July 202430
June 202430
May 202434

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 202413
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
July 202412
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 202513
February 20257
January 20254
December 20248
November 202410
October 20244
September 20247
August 202414
July 202413
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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
July 20244

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 202519
February 202513
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 202411
September 20246
August 20248
July 202412
June 202428
May 202410

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 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
May 20243

High Crime Locations Harpenden West in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Other theft10
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Church Green Mews (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. High Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
4. Vaughan Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Station Approach (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Leyton Green (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
8. Birch Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
9. Kings Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bowling Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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