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Crime in Harpenden

Harpenden had 406 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 56.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 25 St Albans areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 10% below the middle St Albans area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

AL5, St Albans · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Harpenden

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56.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 25St Albans rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common115 in 3 months

Month by month

131 Mar 130 Apr 137 May 137 Jun 150 Jul 119 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Harpenden. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour11528%
violence9624%
theft5213%
shoplifting369%
public order277%
criminal damage236%
vehicle crime225%
burglary123%

Harpenden against St Albans

TypeHarpenden per 1,000Middle St Albans areaChange
Violence13.321.3▲ 19%
Burglary1.71.5▼ 20%
Vehicle crime3.13▼ 61%
Anti-social behaviour1617▲ 32%
Theft and robbery8.57.4▲ 17%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
New Greens63.5▲ 32%
Sandridge57.5▲ 7%
Harpenden56.3▲ 2%
Wheathampstead53.6▼ 11%
Redbourn45▼ 20%
Southdown32.1▼ 25%
West Common22.2–
See every St Albans area ranked on the crime in St Albans page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Harpenden a safe area?

Harpenden had about 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 25 St Albans areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Harpenden?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (115), followed by violence (96) and theft (52).